phpMyAdmin up to 4.9.10/5.2.0 SQL File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpMyAdmin up to 4.9.10/5.2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SQL File Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-25727. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin up to 4.9.10/5.2.0 (Database Administration Software). Affected is an unknown function of the component SQL File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger XSS by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface.

The weakness was disclosed 02/13/2023. The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-25727 since 02/13/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234026 (Debian dla-4121 : phpmyadmin - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.9.11 or 5.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (234026) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-0641). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 234026
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4121 : phpmyadmin - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 4.9.11/5.2.1

Timelineinfo

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07/05/2025 +873 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: phpmyadmin.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-25727 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-25727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220752
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2023 09:43
Updated: 07/05/2025 16:10
Changes: 02/13/2023 09:43 (40), 03/10/2023 19:41 (11), 04/09/2025 12:25 (17), 07/05/2025 16:10 (1)
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