CVE-2013-4462: Critical severity phpmyadmin vulnerability

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

WordPress Portable phpMyAdmin Plugin has an authentication bypass vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
Portable Phpmyadmin Project Portable Phpmyadmin Wordpress

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4462?

CVE-2013-4462 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthorized users to access sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4462?

To fix CVE-2013-4462, update the Portable phpMyAdmin plugin to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4462?

CVE-2013-4462 affects the Portable phpMyAdmin plugin used with WordPress.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4462?

CVE-2013-4462 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2013-4462 have?

CVE-2013-4462 can lead to unauthorized access to databases managed via the Portable phpMyAdmin plugin.

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