Static Code Injection Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2009-1151

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 March 2009

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 86%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

A static code injection vulnerability exists in the setup.php file of phpMyAdmin which could allow remote attackers to inject malicious PHP code into the configuration file during the save action. This issue affects versions prior to 2.11.9.5 and 3.1.3.1, and can lead to unauthorized execution of arbitrary PHP code, posing significant security risks to affected installations.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2009-1151 - Proof of Concept

pocs
Created by pagvac

ZmEu
Created by mr-won

References

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2009-3...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200906-03.xml
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA

EPSS Score

86% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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