CSRF in phpMyAdmin



Published: 2017-12-21 | Updated: 2018-01-02
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1000499
CWE-ID CWE-352
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor phpMyAdmin

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Cross-site request forgery

EUVDB-ID: #VU9819

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000499

CWE-ID: CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform CSRF attack.

The vulnerability exists due to absent validation of the request origin when performing certain database operations, such as deleting records or altering/truncating data in tables. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and perform CSRF attack.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.7.7.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 4.7.0 - 4.7.6

External links

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2017-9/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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