CVE-2016-6633: phpMyAdmin Remote code execution vulnerability when PHP is running with dbase extension

Published Dec 11, 2016
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Updated

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. phpMyAdmin can be used to trigger a remote code execution attack against certain PHP installations that are running with the dbase extension. 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 Remote code execution vulnerability when PHP is running with dbase extension

— 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=4.0.0
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=4.4.0
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=4.6.0
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:37 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·02:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Packagist·02:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6633?

CVE-2016-6633 has a high severity level as it allows remote code execution on vulnerable PHP installations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6633?

To fix CVE-2016-6633, you should upgrade to phpMyAdmin versions 4.0.10.17, 4.4.15.8, or 4.6.4.

3

Which phpMyAdmin versions are affected by CVE-2016-6633?

Affected phpMyAdmin versions include all 4.6.x versions prior to 4.6.4, 4.4.x versions before 4.4.15.8, and 4.0.x versions before 4.0.10.17.

4

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2016-6633?

CVE-2016-6633 is associated with remote code execution attacks which can compromise server security.

5

Is there a reference for CVE-2016-6633?

Yes, references for CVE-2016-6633 can be found in advisories such as PMASA-2016-56.

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