#VU32512 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in phpMyAdmin - CVE-2014-4987

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32512

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4987

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpMyAdmin
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: phpMyAdmin

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to gain access to sensitive information.

server_user_groups.php in phpMyAdmin 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2 and 4.2.x before 4.2.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the MySQL user list via a viewUsers request.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 3.4.1.0, 4.1.0 - 4.1.14.1

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00045.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/60397
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-7.php
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68804
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/395265e9937beb21134626c01a21f44b28e712e5
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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