phpMyAdmin 3.4.0.0 Redirector input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin 3.4.0.0. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Redirector. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2011-1941. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin 3.4.0.0 (Database Administration Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Redirector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Open redirect vulnerability in the redirector feature in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 01/26/2012 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-1941 since 05/09/2011. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 54630 (phpMyAdmin url.php Redirect (PMASA-2011-4)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and relying on port 80. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12505 (phpMyAdmin "url" Parameter URI Redirection Vulnerability (PMASA-2011-4)).

Upgrading to version 3.4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (67569), Tenable (54630), SecurityFocus (BID 47943†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-31627†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-60010. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 54630
Nessus Name: phpMyAdmin url.php Redirect (PMASA-2011-4)
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OpenVAS ID: 800210
OpenVAS Name: phpMyAdmin url Parameter URI Redirection Vulnerability
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 3.4.0.0
Patch: b7a8179eb6bf0f1643970ac57a70b5b513a1cd4f

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05/22/2011 +13 days 🔍
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05/24/2011 +2 days 🔍
06/01/2011 +8 days 🔍
01/26/2012 +239 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1152 days 🔍
01/12/2025 +3583 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-1941 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-1941
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60011
X-Force: 67569
SecurityFocus: 47943 - phpMyAdmin 'url' Parameter URI Redirection Vulnerability
Secunia: 44641
Vulnerability Center: 31627 - phpMyAdmin 3.4.0 and 4.5 through 4.10.3 url.php URI-redirection Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/12/2025 23:46
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 03/23/2017 07:46 (10), 11/29/2021 08:11 (3), 11/29/2021 08:16 (2), 01/12/2025 23:46 (16)
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