CVE-2016-5730: phpMyAdmin full path disclosure vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2016
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Updated

phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.16, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.7, and 4.6.x before 4.6.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving (1) an array value to FormDisplay.php, (2) incorrect data to validate.php, (3) unexpected data to Validator.php, (4) a missing config directory during setup, or (5) an incorrect OpenID identifier data type, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Other sources

phpMyAdmin full path disclosure vulnerability

— Packagist

Affected Software

68 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.6<4.6.3
4.6.3
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.4<4.4.15.7
4.4.15.7
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.0<4.0.10.16
4.0.10.16
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.4.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.10
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.11
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.12
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.13
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.14
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.0.10.15
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0-alpha1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0-rc1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0-rc2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.2
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.1.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.6
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.6.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.7
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.8
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.9
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.10
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.11
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.12
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.13
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.13.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.14.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.3
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.4
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.5
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.6
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.6, <4.6.3
4.6.3
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.4, <4.4.15.7
4.4.15.7
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.0, <4.0.10.16
4.0.10.16

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.15.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.10.16
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.10.16
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.15.7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.3

Event History

Jul 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:08 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·02:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5730?

CVE-2016-5730 is rated as medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5730?

To fix CVE-2016-5730, upgrade to phpMyAdmin versions 4.0.10.16, 4.4.15.7, or 4.6.3 or later.

3

What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2016-5730?

CVE-2016-5730 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.0.x before 4.0.10.16, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.7, and 4.6.x before 4.6.3.

4

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-5730?

CVE-2016-5730 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information due to improper handling of certain data inputs.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5730?

Currently, the best approach for CVE-2016-5730 is to update to the latest versions as there are no recommended workarounds.

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