phpMyAdmin up to 4.0.4.1 NavigationHeader.class.php $logo_link cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin. The affected element is an unknown function of the file NavigationHeader.class.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument $logo_link can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-4996. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpMyAdmin (Database Administration Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file NavigationHeader.class.php. The manipulation of the argument $logo_link 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:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8.2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) a crafted database name, (2) a crafted user name, (3) a crafted logo URL in the navigation panel, (4) a crafted entry in a certain proxy list, or (5) crafted content in a version.json file.

The weakness was released 07/28/2013 by Emanuel Bronshtein with BugSec as PMASA-2013-9 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at phpmyadmin.net. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4996 since 07/29/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:NavigationHeader.class.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70753 (GLSA-201311-02 : phpMyAdmin: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12724 (PhpMyAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities (PMASA-2013-14,PMASA-2013-12,PMASA-2013-11,PMASA-2013-8)).

Upgrading to version 3.5.8.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at phpmyadmin.net. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (70753), SecurityFocus (BID 61921†), OSVDB (95790†) and Secunia (SA59832†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9793, VDB-9794, VDB-9795 and VDB-9797. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 70753
Nessus Name: GLSA-201311-02 : phpMyAdmin: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 702975
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2975-1 (phpmyadmin - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 3.5.8.2
Patch: github.com

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Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: PMASA-2013-9
Researcher: Emanuel Bronshtein
Organization: BugSec
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-4996 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4996
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9796

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SecurityFocus: 61921 - phpMyAdmin CVE-2013-4996 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 59832 - Debian update for phpmyadmin, Less Critical
OSVDB: 95790

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2013 10:32
Updated: 05/08/2018 08:56
Changes: 07/31/2013 10:32 (68), 05/08/2018 08:56 (18)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:311:103

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