Sensitive Information Disclosure in PhpMyAdmin - CVE-2022-0813
Summary
UBUNTU-CVE-2022-0813: PhpMyAdmin 5.1.1 and before allows an attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information by creating invalid requests. 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 for managing MySQL databases through a web interface. It allows users to perform various database operations, including creating, modifying, and deleting databases and tables. Despite its popularity, PhpMyAdmin has been subject to vulnerabilities that can expose sensitive data. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0813 affects multiple versions of PhpMyAdmin, allowing attackers to exploit certain parameters to retrieve sensitive information.
Vulnerability Detail
CVE-2022-0813 is a vulnerability in PhpMyAdmin versions 5.1.1 and earlier, which allows attackers to retrieve potentially sensitive information by crafting invalid requests. This vulnerability specifically affects the 'lang' parameter, the 'pma_parameter', and the cookie section. If exploited, it could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, posing a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the database management system.
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 PhpMyAdmin interface by implementing IP whitelisting or using a VPN to limit exposure. Additionally, consider disabling the 'lang' parameter and other vulnerable parameters in your configuration until the package can be updated.
Conclusion
CVE-2022-0813 represents a significant security risk for users of PhpMyAdmin versions 5.1.1 and earlier. It is crucial to update to a patched version to mitigate the risk of sensitive information disclosure. Implementing workarounds can provide temporary relief, but updating the software is the most effective solution.
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FAQ
CVE-2022-0813 is a vulnerability in PhpMyAdmin that allows attackers to retrieve sensitive information through invalid requests.
PhpMyAdmin versions 5.1.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive database information, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
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The CVSS score of CVE-2022-0813 is 5.3, indicating a medium severity level.
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