Cross-Site Request Forgery in phpMyAdmin Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-10188

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-10188?

A CSRF vulnerability exists in phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 versions prior to 4.8.0-1, allowing attackers to potentially execute unauthorized SQL commands. This flaw arises from improper validation of requests in specific JavaScript and PHP files, posing a risk to the integrity of the database. Administrators should apply the latest updates and implement strict validation measures to mitigate the risk.

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-2018-10188 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103936
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040752
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-2/
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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