CVE-2018-12613
First published: Thu Jun 21 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin 4.8.x before 4.8.2, in which an attacker can include (view and potentially execute) files on the server. The vulnerability comes from a portion of code where pages are redirected and loaded within phpMyAdmin, and an improper test for whitelisted pages. An attacker must be authenticated, except in the "$cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] = true" case (where an attacker can specify any host he/she is already in control of, and execute arbitrary code on phpMyAdmin) and the "$cfg['ServerDefault'] = 0" case (which bypasses the login requirement and runs the vulnerable code without any authentication).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin | >=4.8<4.8.2 | 4.8.2 |
| PhpMyAdmin | >=4.8.0<4.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164623/phpMyAdmin-4.8.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104532
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-16
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44924/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44928/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45020/
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12613
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44924
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44928
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45020
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x394-g9j8-x7mf (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12613?
CVE-2018-12613 is a vulnerability in phpMyAdmin version 4.8.x before 4.8.2 that allows an attacker to include and potentially execute files on the server.
How does CVE-2018-12613 work?
CVE-2018-12613 exploits an improper test for whitelisted pages in phpMyAdmin, allowing an attacker to redirect and load arbitrary files on the server.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12613?
CVE-2018-12613 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-12613?
To fix CVE-2018-12613, upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 4.8.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12613?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-12613 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
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