Detections
Analytics
phpMyAdmin 3.4.x < 3.4.11.1 / 3.5.x < 3.5.2.2 Multiple XSS (PMASA-2012-4)
low Nessus Plugin ID 61659
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Synopsis
The remote web server hosts a PHP application that is affected by multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.Description
According to its self-identified version number, the phpMyAdmin install hosted on the remote web server is affected by multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Using a crafted table name, it's possible to produce the issue with the following pages / conditions :- The Database Structure page by creating a table with a crafted name or using the Empty and Drop links of the crafted table name.
- The Table Operations page of a crafted table by using the 'Empty the table (TRUNCATE)' and 'Delete the table (DROP)' links.
- The Triggers page of a database containing tables with a crafted name when opening the 'Add Trigger' pop-up.
- When creating a trigger for a table with a crafted name with an invalid definition.
- When visualizing GIS data having a crafted label name.
Note that version 3.4.x is only affected by the issues on the Database Structure page, while versions 3.5.x are affected by all the issues listed.
Solution
Upgrade to phpMyAdmin 3.4.11.1 / 3.5.2.2 or later. Alternatively, apply the patch referenced in the vendor security advisory.See Also
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-4.php
Plugin Details
Severity: Low
ID: 61659
File Name: phpmyadmin_pmasa_2012_4.nasl
Version: 1.12
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 8/24/2012
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode, Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.0
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Low
Base Score: 3.5
Temporal Score: 3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin
Required KB Items: www/PHP, www/phpMyAdmin, Settings/ParanoidReport
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 8/16/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/16/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-4345, CVE-2012-4579