ID:7044 - Exploit for PHP file inclusion in phpMyAdmin - CVE-2018-12613

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Vulnerability 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.

Remediation