phpMyAdmin up to 4.0.10.9/4.2.13.2/4.3.13.0/4.4.5 Config File cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in phpMyAdmin up to 4.0.10.9/4.2.13.2/4.3.13.0/4.4.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Config File Handler. Such manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-3902. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin up to 4.0.10.9/4.2.13.2/4.3.13.0/4.4.5 (Database Administration Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the setup process in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.10, 4.2.x before 4.2.13.3, 4.3.x before 4.3.13.1, and 4.4.x before 4.4.6.1 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify the configuration file.

The weakness was published 05/26/2015 as PMASA-2015-2 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3902 since 05/12/2015. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83508 (Fedora 21 : phpMyAdmin-4.4.6.1-1.fc21 (2015-8267)), 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 10078 (phpMyAdmin Multiple Security Vulnerabilities (PMASA-2015-1 - PMASA-2015-2)).

Upgrading to version 4.0.10.10, 4.2.13.3, 4.3.13.1 or 4.4.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83508), SecurityFocus (BID 74657†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032404†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50356†). Similar entry is available at VDB-75557. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 83508
Nessus Name: Fedora 21 : phpMyAdmin-4.4.6.1-1.fc21 (2015-8267)
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OpenVAS ID: 703382
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3382-1 (phpmyadmin - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 4.0.10.10/4.2.13.3/4.3.13.1/4.4.6
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: PMASA-2015-2
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3902 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3902
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75560

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SecurityFocus: 74657 - phpMyAdmin CVE-2015-3902 Cross Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032404 - phpMyAdmin Cross-Site Request Forgery Flaw Lets Remote Users Modify the Generated Configuration File
Vulnerability Center: 50356 - phpMyAdmin Remote CSRF Vulnerability in Setup, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/27/2015 10:18
Updated: 05/19/2022 11:54
Changes: 05/27/2015 10:18 (76), 06/29/2017 07:40 (4), 05/19/2022 11:47 (3), 05/19/2022 11:54 (1)
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