phpMyAdmin up to 4.0.4.1 schema_export.php dieSchema $pageNumber cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in phpMyAdmin. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dieSchema in the library schema/Export_Relation_Schema.class.php of the file schema_export.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument $pageNumber results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-5002. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in phpMyAdmin (Database Administration Software). This affects the function dieSchema in the library schema/Export_Relation_Schema.class.php of the file schema_export.php. The manipulation of the argument $pageNumber with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in libraries/schema/Export_Relation_Schema.class.php in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8.2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted pageNumber value to schema_export.php.

The weakness was released 07/28/2013 by Noam Rathaus (0x721427D8) with Beyond Security's SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure as PMASA-2013-14 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at phpmyadmin.net. The public release was coordinated with the project team. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-5002 since 07/29/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:schema_export.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. 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 X-Force (86120), Tenable (70753), SecurityFocus (BID 61516†), OSVDB (95795†) and Secunia (SA54295†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9793, VDB-9794, VDB-9795 and VDB-9796. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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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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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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpmyadmin.net

Advisory: PMASA-2013-14
Researcher: Noam Rathaus (0x721427D8)
Organization: Beyond Security's SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5002 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5002
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9801

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X-Force: 86120
SecurityFocus: 61516 - phpMyAdmin CVE-2013-5002 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 54295 - phpMyAdmin Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 95795
Vulnerability Center: 40836 - phpMyAdmin 3.5 Before 3.5.8.1 and 4.0 Before 4.0.4.2 XSS Vulnerability due to a Flawed \x27schema_export.php\x27 Script, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2013 11:16
Updated: 05/21/2021 06:56
Changes: 07/31/2013 11:16 (81), 05/07/2017 11:41 (10), 05/21/2021 06:56 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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