CVE-2016-6617: SQL Injection
Published Dec 11, 2016
·Updated
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A specially crafted database and/or table name can be used to trigger an SQL injection attack through the export functionality. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4) are affected.
Affected Software
4 affected components
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6617?
CVE-2016-6617 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow SQL injection attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6617?
To fix CVE-2016-6617, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.6.4 or later.
3
Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2016-6617?
CVE-2016-6617 affects all phpMyAdmin versions in the 4.6.x series prior to 4.6.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6617?
CVE-2016-6617 is an SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited through the export functionality.
5
Can CVE-2016-6617 impact my database security?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-6617 can compromise database security by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.