Cross-site scripting in phpMyAdmin

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU32639

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-4995

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8.2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4.2. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Update to version 3.5.8.2.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 3.3.5.0 - 3.5.8.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://secunia.com/advisories/59832
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2013-8.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61510

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.