CVE-2014-6300: phpMyAdmin micro history Implementation XSS Vulnerability
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the micro history implementation in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.3, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.4, and 4.2.x before 4.2.8.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, and consequently conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack to create a root account, via a crafted URL, related to js/ajax.js.
Other sources
phpMyAdmin micro history Implementation XSS Vulnerability
— Packagist
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadminto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.2.8.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadminto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.1.14.4 - Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadminto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.0.10.3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6300?
CVE-2014-6300 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6300?
To fix CVE-2014-6300, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.0.10.3 or higher, 4.1.14.4 or higher, or 4.2.8.1 or higher.
What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2014-6300?
CVE-2014-6300 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.0.x before 4.0.10.3, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.4, and 4.2.x before 4.2.8.1.
What type of attack can CVE-2014-6300 facilitate?
CVE-2014-6300 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
What is the impact of a successful exploit of CVE-2014-6300?
A successful exploit of CVE-2014-6300 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML within a user's browser.