Vulnerability identifier: #VU39763

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6621

CWE-ID: CWE-918

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: phpMyAdmin

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The setup script for phpMyAdmin before 4.0.10.19, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.10, and 4.6.x before 4.6.6 allows remote attackers to conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 4.4.0 - 4.4.15.9, 4.6.0 - 4.6.5

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95914
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00006.html
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-44/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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