Vulnerability identifier: #VU61289

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0813

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: phpMyAdmin

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the "lang" and "pma_parameter" parameters and the cookie section. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyAdmin: 5.1.0 - 5.1.1, 4.9.0 - 4.9.9

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External links
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/news/2022/2/11/phpmyadmin-4910-and-513-are-released/
http://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/security-advisories/phpmyadmin-exposure-sensitive-information

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Q & A

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.