CVE-2018-12613: High severity phpmyadmin vulnerability
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).
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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]