Vulnerability identifier: #VU13418
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-98
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
phpMyAdmin
Web applications /
Remote management & hosting panels
Vendor: phpMyAdmin
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:
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.8.2.
Vulnerable software versions
phpMyAdmin: 4.8.0 - 4.8.1
External links
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4/
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.