SB2016121148 - Security Features in phpMyAdmin



SB2016121148 - Security Features in phpMyAdmin

Published: December 11, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2016121148
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security Features (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4412)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A user can be tricked into following a link leading to phpMyAdmin, which after authentication redirects to another malicious site. The attacker must sniff the user's valid phpMyAdmin token. All 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.16) are affected.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.