Open Redirect Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin: CVE-2017-1000013
Summary
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-1000013: phpMyAdmin 4.0, 4.4, and 4.6 are vulnerable to an open redirect weakness. 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 written in PHP, designed to handle the administration of MySQL databases through a web interface. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing databases, executing SQL queries, and performing various database operations. However, certain versions of phpMyAdmin are susceptible to an open redirect vulnerability, which can be exploited by attackers to redirect users to malicious sites.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-1000013 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.0, 4.4, and 4.6. It arises from improper validation of user input, allowing attackers to craft URLs that redirect users to external sites without their consent. This can lead to phishing attacks, where users are tricked into providing sensitive information on malicious websites. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can implement input validation on their applications to ensure that any redirects are to trusted domains only. This can be done by checking the URL against a whitelist of allowed domains before processing the redirect.
Conclusion
The open redirect vulnerability in phpMyAdmin poses a risk to users by allowing potential redirection to malicious sites. It is crucial for users to update to the latest patched versions to mitigate this risk. Implementing input validation can serve as a temporary measure until the update is applied.
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FAQ
An open redirect vulnerability allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary URLs, potentially leading to phishing attacks or other malicious activities.
The vulnerability affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.0, 4.4, and 4.6.
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The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
If immediate updates are not possible, implement input validation to restrict redirects to trusted domains as a temporary workaround.
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