7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6944

First published: Fri Jan 19 2007(Updated: )

phpMyAdmin before 2.9.1.1 allows remote attackers to bypass Allow/Deny access rules that use IP addresses via false headers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PhpMyAdmin<=2.9.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0.1
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0.2
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0.3
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0_beta1
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.0_rc1
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.1_rc1
PhpMyAdmin=2.9.1_rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6944?

    CVE-2006-6944 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access control rules.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6944?

    To fix CVE-2006-6944, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 2.9.1.1 or later.

  • What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2006-6944?

    CVE-2006-6944 affects phpMyAdmin versions prior to 2.9.1.1.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2006-6944?

    CVE-2006-6944 can allow remote attackers to access restricted functions by bypassing IP-based access controls.

  • Is CVE-2006-6944 still a concern for users of phpMyAdmin?

    Yes, CVE-2006-6944 remains a concern for users still running vulnerable versions of phpMyAdmin.

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