CVE-2013-3240: Path Traversal

Published Apr 26, 2013
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Export feature in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact via a parameter that specifies a crafted export type.

Affected Software

1 affected component
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0-rc2

Event History

Apr 26, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3240?

CVE-2013-3240 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3240?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3240, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.0.0-rc3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-3240?

CVE-2013-3240 affects remote authenticated users of phpMyAdmin versions before 4.0.0-rc3.

4

What kind of impact can CVE-2013-3240 have?

CVE-2013-3240 allows attackers to read arbitrary files and potentially cause other unspecified impacts.

5

What feature is vulnerable in CVE-2013-3240?

The directory traversal vulnerability in CVE-2013-3240 is present in the Export feature of phpMyAdmin.

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