phpMyAdmin 2.10.3 tbl_export.php sql_query cross site scripting

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3. This impacts an unknown function of the file tbl_export.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument sql_query results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-4306. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3 (Database Administration Software). This affects some unknown processing of the file tbl_export.php. The manipulation of the argument sql_query 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 integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 2.10.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) unlim_num_rows, (2) sql_query, or (3) pos parameter to (a) tbl_export.php; the (4) session_max_rows or (5) pos parameter to (b) sql.php; the (6) username parameter to (c) server_privileges.php; or the (7) sql_query parameter to (d) main.php. NOTE: vector 5 might be a regression or incomplete fix for CVE-2006-6942.7.

The weakness was shared 08/13/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at pridels-team.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-4306 since 08/13/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:tbl_export.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 25268†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Database Administration Software

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• phpMyAdmin

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• 2.10.3

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• open-source

Website

• Product: https://www.phpmyadmin.net/

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Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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