phpMyAdmin up to 3.4.10.0 Replication Setup cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in phpMyAdmin. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Replication Setup. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-1190. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin (Database Administration Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Replication Setup. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the replication-setup functionality in js/replication.js in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.10.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted database name.

The weakness was published 02/19/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at freecode.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-1190 since 02/17/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74557 (openSUSE Security Update : phpMyAdmin (openSUSE-2012-135)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12545 (phpMyAdmin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability (PMASA-2012-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.4.10.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (74557), SecurityFocus (BID 52857†), OSVDB (79392†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34588†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 74557
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : phpMyAdmin (openSUSE-2012-135)
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OpenVAS ID: 71168
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: phpMyAdmin
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 3.4.10.1

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06/13/2014 +771 days 🔍
01/02/2025 +3856 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: freecode.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-1190 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1190
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4660
X-Force: 75304
SecurityFocus: 52857 - phpMyAdmin Database Name Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 79392
Vulnerability Center: 34588 - phpMyAdmin 3.4.* Prior to 3.4.10.1 XSS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2012 01:00
Updated: 01/02/2025 16:19
Changes: 02/24/2012 01:00 (65), 04/10/2017 10:41 (8), 03/21/2021 07:05 (3), 03/21/2021 07:10 (1), 01/02/2025 16:19 (19)
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