Cross-Site Scripting and HTML Injection in phpMyAdmin by phpMyAdmin Project
CVE-2022-23808

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
PHPmyadmin
Status
PHPmyadmin
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 January 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in phpMyAdmin versions prior to 5.1.2 that allows attackers to inject malicious code through the setup script. This can lead to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) or HTML injection, compromising the integrity of the system and potentially exposing sensitive data. Proper validation and sanitization of inputs are essential to mitigate this risk and protect phpMyAdmin installations.

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-2022-23808
Created by dipakpanchal05

References

https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2022-2/
https://infosecwriteups.com/exploit-cve-2022-23808-85041c...
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-17
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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