CVE-2018-19969: CSRF
First published: Tue Dec 11 2018(Updated: )
phpMyAdmin 4.7.x and 4.8.x versions prior to 4.8.4 are affected by a series of CSRF flaws. By deceiving a user into clicking on a crafted URL, it is possible to perform harmful SQL operations such as renaming databases, creating new tables/routines, deleting designer pages, adding/deleting users, updating user passwords, killing SQL processes, etc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin | >=4.7<=4.7.6 | |
| composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin | >=4.8<4.8.4 | 4.8.4 |
| PhpMyAdmin | >=4.7.0<=4.7.6 | |
| PhpMyAdmin | >=4.8.0<4.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19969
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-16
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-7/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124223800/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106175/
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xwf2-53mc-r8hx (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106175
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19969?
The severity of CVE-2018-19969 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2018-19969 affect phpMyAdmin?
CVE-2018-19969 affects phpMyAdmin versions 4.7.x and 4.8.x prior to 4.8.4.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-19969?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-19969 by deceiving a user into clicking on a crafted URL, which allows them to perform harmful SQL operations.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-19969?
The potential consequences of CVE-2018-19969 include renaming databases, creating new tables/routines, deleting designer pages, adding/deleting users, and more.
How can I mitigate the CSRF flaws in phpMyAdmin?
To mitigate the CSRF flaws in phpMyAdmin, update to version 4.8.4 or later.
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