CVE-2016-6628: phpMyAdmin Reflected File Download attack

Published Dec 11, 2016
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An attacker may be able to trigger a user to download a specially crafted malicious SVG file. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.

Other sources

phpMyAdmin Reflected File Download attack

— Packagist

Affected Software

66 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.0<4.0.10.17
4.0.10.17
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.4<4.4.15.8
4.4.15.8
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.6<4.6.4
4.6.4
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
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
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.4.15.7
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=4.0.10.16
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.0
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=4.6.3
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.0, <4.0.10.17
4.0.10.17
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.4, <4.4.15.8
4.4.15.8
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.6, <4.6.4
4.6.4

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 4.0.10.17
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.4.15.8
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 4.6.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.6.4
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.15.8
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.0.10.17

Event History

Dec 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:37 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6628?

CVE-2016-6628 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6628?

To fix CVE-2016-6628, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, or 4.0.10.17 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6628?

CVE-2016-6628 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.6.x prior to 4.6.4, 4.4.x prior to 4.4.15.8, and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.10.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6628?

CVE-2016-6628 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to trigger a download of a malicious SVG file.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6628 if I cannot upgrade?

There is no documented workaround for CVE-2016-6628 aside from upgrading to a patched version.

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