CVE-2018-19970: XSS
First published: Tue Dec 11 2018(Updated: )
In phpMyAdmin before 4.8.4, an XSS vulnerability was found in the navigation tree, where an attacker can deliver a payload to a user through a crafted database/table name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin | >=4.0.0<4.8.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin | >=4.0<4.8.4 | 4.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106181
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00003.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-16
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-8/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19970
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-8
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-8987-93fh-rcwq (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19970?
CVE-2018-19970 is an XSS vulnerability in phpMyAdmin before version 4.8.4 that allows an attacker to deliver a payload through a crafted database/table name.
How severe is CVE-2018-19970?
CVE-2018-19970 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-19970?
phpMyAdmin versions between 4.0.0 and 4.8.4, as well as Debian Linux version 8.0, are affected by CVE-2018-19970.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19970?
To fix CVE-2018-19970, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.8.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19970?
For more information about CVE-2018-19970, you can refer to the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106181), [Debian LTS Announce](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00003.html), [Gentoo GLSA](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-16).
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