SUSE Linux update for phpMyAdmin



Published: 2018-06-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2018-12581
CVE-2018-12613
CWE-ID CWE-79
CWE-98
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU13417

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12581

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within Designer feature. A remote attacker create database with a specially crafted name and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-06/msg00046.html


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.

2) PHP file inclusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU13418

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12613

CWE-ID: CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure handling of file path before including a php files. A remote authenticated attacker can include and execute arbitrary PHP file from a remote location. This vulnerability can be also exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker if phpMyAdmin is configured with one of the following options:

  • $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] = true
  • $cfg['ServerDefault'] = 0

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-06/msg00046.html


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, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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