#VU32574 Cross-site scripting in phpMyAdmin - CVE-2014-1879

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32574

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1879

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpMyAdmin
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: phpMyAdmin

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in import.php in phpMyAdmin before 4.1.7. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security 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 to version 4.1.7.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 4.1.0 - 4.1.6

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00017.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/59832
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-1.php
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65717
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/968d5d5f486820bfa30af046f063b9f23304e14a

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.