phpMyAdmin up to 3.4.3.0 ConfigGenerator.class.php code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function in the library setup/lib/ConfigGenerator.class.php. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-2506. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin (Database Administration Software). Affected is an unknown code in the library setup/lib/ConfigGenerator.class.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

setup/lib/ConfigGenerator.class.php in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 does not properly restrict the presence of comment closing delimiters, which allows remote attackers to conduct static code injection attacks by leveraging the ability to modify the SESSION superglobal array.

The weakness was released 07/14/2011 by wofeiwo (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-2506. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

A public exploit has been developed by wofeiwo and been published before and not just after the advisory. 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 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:setup/lib/ConfigGenerator.class.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 55708 (Debian DSA-2286-1 : phpmyadmin - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12510 (phpMyAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities (PMASA-2011-5, PMASA-2011-6, PMASA-2011-7, PMASA-2011-8)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68373), Exploit-DB (17510), Tenable (55708), SecurityFocus (BID 48563†) and OSVDB (73611†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-57938, VDB-57937 and VDB-57935. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: wofeiwo
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Nessus ID: 55708
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2286-1 : phpmyadmin - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 863362
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for phpMyAdmin FEDORA-2011-9144
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 3.1.4
Patch: 0fbedaf5fd7a771d0885c6b7385d934fc90d0d7f
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06/15/2011 🔍
07/05/2011 +20 days 🔍
07/08/2011 +3 days 🔍
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07/14/2011 +6 days 🔍
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Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: DSA-2286
Researcher: wofeiwo
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-2506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57936

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X-Force: 68373
SecurityFocus: 48563 - phpMyAdmin Prior to 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.3.1 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 45139
OSVDB: 73611
Vulnerability Center: 32280 - phpMyAdmin 3-3.3.10.1 and 3.4-3.4.3 SESSION Superglobal Array Modification Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 06/08/2024 08:24
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (65), 03/27/2017 16:40 (16), 11/14/2021 12:51 (8), 11/14/2021 12:58 (1), 11/14/2021 13:07 (2), 06/08/2024 08:24 (15)
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