Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin CGI Application
CVE-2016-6631

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2016

Summary

A vulnerability in phpMyAdmin allows a malicious user to perform remote code execution when the application is configured to run as a CGI script. This issue arises under specific server settings where an attacker can manipulate a query string, resulting in unintended command execution via the 'generator_plugin.sh' script. The flaw impacts various versions of phpMyAdmin, necessitating urgent attention to ensure that environments running these versions are updated to mitigate potential exploits.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92496
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-54
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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