Two-Factor Authentication Bypass in phpMyAdmin by phpMyAdmin
CVE-2022-23807

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2022

Summary

A security issue has been identified in phpMyAdmin affecting versions prior to 4.9.8 and 5.1.2. This vulnerability permits a valid authenticated user to manipulate their account settings, allowing them to bypass the two-factor authentication mechanism in future login attempts. Such a security flaw can expose sensitive user data and compromise overall system integrity if exploited. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2022-1/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-17
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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