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CVE-2011-2505: Code Injection

First published: Thu Jul 14 2011(Updated: )

`libraries/auth/swekey/swekey.auth.lib.php` in the Swekey authentication feature in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 assigns values to arbitrary parameters referenced in the query string, which allows remote attackers to modify the `SESSION` superglobal array via a crafted request, related to a "remote variable manipulation vulnerability."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=3.4<3.4.3.1
3.4.3.1
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=3.0<3.3.10.2
3.3.10.2
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.0-alpha
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.0-beta
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.0-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.1-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.0.1.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.0-beta1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.1-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.2
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.2-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.3
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.3-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.3.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.3.2
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.4
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.4-rc2
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.5
PhpMyAdmin=3.1.5-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.0-beta1
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.0-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.1-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.2
PhpMyAdmin=3.2.2-rc1
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.0.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.1.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.2.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.3.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.4.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.5.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.5.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.6
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.7
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.8
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.8.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.9.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.9.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.9.2
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.10.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.3.10.1
PhpMyAdmin=3.4.0.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.4.1.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.4.2.0
PhpMyAdmin=3.4.3.0

Remedy

http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commit;h=7ebd958b2bf59f96fecd5b3322bdbd0b244a7967

Remedy

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-5.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-2505?

    CVE-2011-2505 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-2505?

    To mitigate CVE-2011-2505, upgrade phpMyAdmin to versions 3.4.3.1 or higher, or 3.3.10.2 or higher.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2011-2505?

    CVE-2011-2505 affects phpMyAdmin versions prior to 3.3.10.2 in the 3.x series and before 3.4.3.1 in the 3.4.x series.

  • What specific functionality does CVE-2011-2505 compromise?

    CVE-2011-2505 compromises the Swekey authentication feature, allowing unauthorized modification of the SESSION superglobal array.

  • Can CVE-2011-2505 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2011-2505 can allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

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