phpMyAdmin Vulnerability: Host Location Disclosure Risk
Summary
UBUNTU-CVE-2016-6627: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. Affects phpmyadmin versions 4:4.0.10-1 – 4:4.0.9-1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
phpMyAdmin is a widely-used open-source tool designed for managing MySQL databases through a web interface. It provides a user-friendly way to perform database operations such as creating, modifying, and deleting databases and tables. However, certain versions of phpMyAdmin are vulnerable to a security issue that allows attackers to determine the host location through a specific file, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Vulnerability Detail
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin that allows an attacker to determine the phpMyAdmin host location via the file url.php. This vulnerability affects all versions of phpMyAdmin 4.6.x (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x (prior to 4.0.10.17). The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive information about the server's configuration, which could lead to further exploitation.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can restrict access to the url.php file by modifying your web server configuration to deny access to this file. For example, in an Apache server, you can add the following lines to your .htaccess file:
<Files "url.php">
Order Allow,Deny Deny from all </Files>
Conclusion
In summary, the phpMyAdmin vulnerability allows attackers to discover the host location through the url.php file, affecting multiple versions of the software. It is crucial to update to the latest patched version to mitigate this risk. Additionally, implementing temporary workarounds can help protect your application until an update can be applied.
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FAQ
The vulnerability affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.6.x (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x (prior to 4.0.10.17).
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 5.3, indicating a moderate level of risk.
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The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information about the server's configuration, which may result in further exploitation.
Yes, you can restrict access to the url.php file as a temporary workaround by modifying your web server configuration.
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