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phpMyAdmin < 2.6.0-pl3 Multiple XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 15770
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Synopsis
The remote web server contains a PHP script that is susceptible to cross-site scripting attacks.Description
The version of phpMyAdmin installed on the remote host is vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks through various parameters and scripts. With a specially crafted URL, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.Solution
Upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 2.6.0-pl3 or later.See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?72408672
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2004-3
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 15770
File Name: phpMyAdmin_xss.nasl
Version: 1.24
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 11/19/2004
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin
Required KB Items: www/PHP, www/phpMyAdmin
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/18/2004
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-1055
BID: 11707