CVE-2016-9855: Infoleak
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. By calling some scripts that are part of phpMyAdmin in an unexpected way, it is possible to trigger phpMyAdmin to display a PHP error message which contains the full path of the directory where phpMyAdmin is installed. During an execution timeout in the export functionality, the errors containing the full path of the directory of phpMyAdmin are written to the export file. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), and 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9) are affected. This CVE is for the PMAshutdownDuringExport issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9855?
The severity of CVE-2016-9855 is classified as Medium.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9855?
To fix CVE-2016-9855, update phpMyAdmin to the latest version that includes the patch.
What versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2016-9855?
CVE-2016-9855 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.4.0 to 4.6.4.
What type of issue is CVE-2016-9855?
CVE-2016-9855 is an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-9855 lead to further exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2016-9855 could potentially lead to further exploitation if the directory path is utilized by an attacker.