phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.2/3.0.0/3.0.1 pmd_pdf.php db cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.2/3.0.0/3.0.1. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file pmd_pdf.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument db results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-4775. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.2/3.0.0/3.0.1 (Database Administration Software). This affects an unknown function of the file pmd_pdf.php. The manipulation of the argument db 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. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pmd_pdf.php in phpMyAdmin 3.0.0, and possibly other versions including 2.11.9.2 and 3.0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the db parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-6942 and CVE-2007-5977.

The bug was discovered 10/27/2008. The weakness was released 10/28/2008 by Hadi Kiamarsi (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-4775 since 10/28/2008. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:pmd_pdf.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34686 (FreeBSD : phpmyadmin -- XSS Vulnerability (85b0bbc8-a7a5-11dd-8283-001c2514716c)), 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. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46136), Exploit-DB (32531), Tenable (34686), SecurityFocus (BID 31928†) and OSVDB (49437†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-3862. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 34686
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : phpmyadmin -- XSS Vulnerability (85b0bbc8-a7a5-11dd-8283-001c2514716c)
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OpenVAS ID: 61882
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: phpMyAdmin
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Recommended: Upgrade
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10/28/2008 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: redhat.com
Researcher: Hadi Kiamarsi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-4775 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4775
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44751
X-Force: 46136
SecurityFocus: 31928 - phpMyAdmin 'pmd_pdf.php' Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 32449
OSVDB: 49437 - phpMyAdmin pmd_pdf.php cross-site scripting
Vulnerability Center: 19957 - phpMyAdmin 2-2.11.9.2 and 3-3.0.1 pmd_pdf.php Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-2943

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 09/16/2025 12:07
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (77), 08/20/2019 14:20 (8), 09/16/2025 12:07 (19)
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Cache ID: 216:123:103

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