CVE-2014-8958: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.6, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.7, and 4.2.x before 4.2.12 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) database, (2) table, or (3) column name that is improperly handled during rendering of the table browse page; a crafted ENUM value that is improperly handled during rendering of the (4) table print view or (5) zoom search page; or (6) a crafted pmafontsize cookie that is improperly handled during rendering of the home page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8958?
CVE-2014-8958 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to perform cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8958?
To fix CVE-2014-8958, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.0.10.6 or later, 4.1.14.7 or later, or 4.2.12 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2014-8958?
Versions of phpMyAdmin starting from 4.0.0 up to 4.0.10.5, 4.1.0 up to 4.1.14.6, and 4.2.0 up to 4.2.11 are affected by CVE-2014-8958.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2014-8958?
CVE-2014-8958 is associated with multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Can CVE-2014-8958 affect user sessions?
Yes, CVE-2014-8958 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially impacting user sessions.