CSRF Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin Affects Server Deletion
CVE-2019-12922

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 10%

What is CVE-2019-12922?

A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in phpMyAdmin version 4.9.0.1 that enables unauthorized users to delete any server from the Setup page. This security flaw can be exploited if a user is tricked into making an unintended request while being authenticated in phpMyAdmin. Effective security measures, such as implementing anti-CSRF tokens, are crucial to protect against such attacks and ensure the integrity of server configurations.

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-2019-12922 - Proof of Concept

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/23
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154483/phpMyAdmin-4....
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47385
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
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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