phpMyAdmin up to 2.11.9.2 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in phpMyAdmin up to 2.11.9.2. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2009-2284. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin up to 2.11.9.2 (Database Administration Software). Affected is an unknown code block. 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:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyAdmin before 3.2.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted SQL bookmark.

The weakness was released 07/01/2009 by Sven Vetsch (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2284 since 07/01/2009. 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 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 39605 (Fedora 9 : phpMyAdmin-3.2.0.1-1.fc9 (2009-7337)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116493 (Fedora Update for phpMyAdmin (FEDORA-2009-7337, FEDORA-2009-7340, FEDORA-2009-7329)).

Upgrading to version 2.11.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51459), Tenable (39605), SecurityFocus (BID 35543†), Secunia (SA35649†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22780†). 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-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 39605
Nessus Name: Fedora 9 : phpMyAdmin-3.2.0.1-1.fc9 (2009-7337)
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OpenVAS ID: 64357
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Core 11 FEDORA-2009-7329 (phpMyAdmin)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.3

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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: phpmyadmin.net
Researcher: Sven Vetsch
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48816
X-Force: 51459
SecurityFocus: 35543 - phpMyAdmin SQL bookmark HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 35649 - phpMyAdmin SQL Bookmark Script Insertion Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 22780 - phpMyAdmin \x3C 3.2.0.1 Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 04/06/2025 08:03
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (61), 02/11/2017 10:26 (13), 08/12/2021 08:26 (3), 04/06/2025 08:03 (18)
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