CVE-2022-0813: Exposure of Sensitive Information in PhpMyAdmin
Summary
CVE-2022-0813: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in PhpMyAdmin. Affects phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions < 5.1.3. Fixed in 5.1.3. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- phpmyadmin · Bitnami
- phpmyadmin · Debian:11
The same CVE-2022-0813 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
PhpMyAdmin is a popular web-based administration tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing various database operations such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases, tables, and records. PhpMyAdmin is widely used by developers and administrators to interact with their databases efficiently. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in PhpMyAdmin versions prior to 5.1.3 that allows an attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information by exploiting certain parameters and cookies.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in PhpMyAdmin arises from the mishandling of requests. By creating invalid requests and manipulating the 'lang' parameter, 'pma_parameter', or the cookie section, an unauthorized actor can gain access to sensitive information. This information could include database credentials, user data, or any other data stored within the database. The impact of this vulnerability can be severe, as it can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, and potential compromise of the entire database.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
5.1.3
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to restrict access to PhpMyAdmin by implementing additional security measures such as IP whitelisting, firewall rules, or using a VPN to limit access to trusted networks. Additionally, it is crucial to monitor the application logs for any suspicious activity and regularly review database access logs for unauthorized access attempts.
Conclusion
PhpMyAdmin versions prior to 5.1.3 are vulnerable to an exposure of sensitive information issue. Upgrading to the latest version is the recommended solution to fix this vulnerability. In the meantime, implementing additional security measures and monitoring for suspicious activity can help mitigate the risk. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
PhpMyAdmin is a web-based administration tool for managing MySQL and MariaDB databases. It provides a user-friendly interface for performing various database operations.
The vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the PhpMyAdmin application, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data leakage, and compromise of the database.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade PhpMyAdmin to version 5.1.3 or later. This will ensure that the vulnerability is patched and the application is secure.
If immediate upgrading is not possible, you can restrict access to PhpMyAdmin by implementing additional security measures such as IP whitelisting, firewall rules, or using a VPN to limit access to trusted networks.
To monitor for unauthorized access attempts, it is important to regularly review the application logs for any suspicious activity and keep an eye on the database access logs.
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