CVE-2019-19617: Critical severity phpmyadmin vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2019
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Updated

phpMyAdmin before 4.9.2 does not escape certain Git information, related to libraries/classes/Display/GitRevision.php and libraries/classes/Footer.php.

Other sources

phpMyAdmin before 4.9.2 does not escape certain Git information, related to libraries/classes/Display/GitRevision.php and libraries/classes/Footer.php.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin<4.9.2
4.9.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin<4.9.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Dec 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 AM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:02 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-19617?

CVE-2019-19617 is a vulnerability in phpMyAdmin before version 4.9.2 that allows certain Git information to be displayed without proper escaping, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-19617?

CVE-2019-19617 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-19617?

phpMyAdmin versions before 4.9.2 and Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2019-19617.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-19617?

To fix CVE-2019-19617, you should update phpMyAdmin to version 4.9.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19617?

More information about CVE-2019-19617 can be found at the following references: - [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/1119de642b136d20e810bb20f545069a01dd7cc9) - [GitHub Comparison](https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/compare/RELEASE_4_9_1...RELEASE_4_9_2) - [Debian LTS Announcement](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00006.html)

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