CVE-2009-4605: CSRF

Published Jan 19, 2010
·
Updated

scripts/setup.php (aka the setup script) in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 calls the unserialize function on the values of the (1) configuration and (2) v[0] parameters, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

23 affected components
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.1.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.5.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.5.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.5.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.2.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.8.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.4.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.2.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.6.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.7.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.2.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.1.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.9.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.7.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.3.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.1.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.11.0

Event History

Jan 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4605?

CVE-2009-4605 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4605?

To mitigate CVE-2009-4605, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 2.11.10 or later which contains the security fix.

3

What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2009-4605?

CVE-2009-4605 affects phpMyAdmin versions 2.11.x prior to 2.11.10.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2009-4605?

CVE-2009-4605 can allow remote attackers to perform cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2009-4605?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2009-4605 other than upgrading to the patched version of phpMyAdmin.

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