CVE-2010-2958: XSS

Published Sep 8, 2010
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in libraries/Error.class.php in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a PHP backtrace and error messages (aka debugging messages), a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3056.

Affected Software

36 affected componentsFixes available
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.0-alpha
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.0-beta
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.0-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.1-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.0.1.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.0-beta1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.1-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.2-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.3-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.3.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.3.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.4-rc2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.1.5-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.0-beta1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.0-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.1-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.2.2-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.0.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.1.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.2.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.3.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.4.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.5.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=3.3.5.1
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=3.0.0<3.3.6
3.3.6

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2010-6.php

Patch Available

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2242

Patch Available

http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commit;h=133a77fac7d31a38703db2099a90c1b49de62e37

Event History

Sep 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:48 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2958?

CVE-2010-2958 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2958?

To fix CVE-2010-2958, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 3.3.6 or later.

3

What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2010-2958?

CVE-2010-2958 affects phpMyAdmin versions before 3.3.6, including 3.0.1.1, 3.1.0, and any version prior to 3.3.6.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2010-2958 allow?

CVE-2010-2958 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through error messages.

5

Can I take preventive measures against CVE-2010-2958?

Yes, to prevent CVE-2010-2958, ensure phpMyAdmin is regularly updated and consider implementing web application firewalls.

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