SB2016121109 - Security Features in phpMyAdmin



SB2016121109 - Security Features in phpMyAdmin

Published: December 11, 2016 Updated: August 4, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016121109
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security Features (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9851)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a crafted request parameter value it is possible to bypass the logout timeout. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), and 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9) are affected.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.