phpMyAdmin up to 2.8.0.1 set_theme cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin up to 2.8.0.1. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument set_theme results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-1258. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin up to 2.8.0.1 (Database Administration Software). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument set_theme with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyAdmin 2.8.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the set_theme parameter.

The bug was discovered 03/17/2006. The weakness was presented 03/17/2006 with phpMyAdmin-Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-1258 since 03/18/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21455 (FreeBSD : phpmyadmin -- 'set_theme' XSS (7b55f5c2-c58b-11da-9110-00123ffe8333)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at phpmyadmin.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25305), Tenable (21455), SecurityFocus (BID 17142†), OSVDB (23943†) and Secunia (SA19277†). See VDB-2819 and VDB-27363 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 21455
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : phpmyadmin -- 'set_theme' XSS (7b55f5c2-c58b-11da-9110-00123ffe8333)
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OpenVAS ID: 56514
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: phpMyAdmin
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: phpmyadmin.net

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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: phpmyadmin.net
Researcher: http://www.phpmyadmin.net
Organization: phpMyAdmin-Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-1258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2088
X-Force: 25305 - phpMyAdmin set_theme cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 17142 - PHPMyAdmin Set_Theme Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 19277 - phpMyAdmin "set_theme" Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
OSVDB: 23943 - phpMyAdmin set_theme XSS
SecurityTracker: 1015776
Vulnerability Center: 11507 - phpMyAdmin XSS via set_theme Parameter, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0991

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2006 17:32
Updated: 06/18/2019 12:07
Changes: 03/20/2006 17:32 (98), 06/18/2019 12:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:627:103

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