#VU42866 Path traversal in phpMyAdmin - CVE-2013-3240

Vulnerability identifier: #VU42866

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-3240

CWE-ID: CWE-22

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 perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the Export feature in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact via a parameter that specifies a crafted export type.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 4.0.0

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0217.html
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2013-4.php

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.