phpMyAdmin up to 3.5.8.1 setup/index.php $line cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin up to 3.5.8.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file setup/index.php. This manipulation of the argument $line causes cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4997. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpMyAdmin up to 3.5.8.1 (Database Administration Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file setup/index.php. The manipulation of the argument $line 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving a JavaScript event in (1) an anchor identifier to setup/index.php or (2) a chartTitle (aka chart title) value.

The weakness was shared 07/28/2013 by Emanuel Bronshtein with BugSec as PMASA-2013-9 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at phpmyadmin.net. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4997 since 07/29/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:setup/index.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.

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 X-Force (86135), Tenable (70753), SecurityFocus (BID 61511†), OSVDB (95793†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40832†). The entries VDB-9793, VDB-9794, VDB-9795 and VDB-9796 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Nessus ID: 70753
Nessus Name: GLSA-201311-02 : phpMyAdmin: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyAdmin 3.5.8.2
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: PMASA-2013-9
Researcher: Emanuel Bronshtein
Organization: BugSec
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-4997 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4997
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9799
X-Force: 86135
SecurityFocus: 61511 - phpMyAdmin Multiple Unspecified Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 95793
Vulnerability Center: 40832 - phpMyAdmin 3.5 Before 3.5.8.1 and 4.0 Before 4.0.4.2 Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities due to Improper Validation of User Input, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2013 11:09
Updated: 05/20/2021 19:46
Changes: 07/31/2013 11:09 (77), 05/07/2017 11:40 (2), 05/20/2021 19:46 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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