SB2018071623 - PHP file inclusion in phpmyadmin (Alpine package)
Published: July 16, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018071623
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) PHP file inclusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12613)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.