8.8
CWE
1236
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-22278

First published: Wed Nov 04 2020(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** phpMyAdmin through 5.0.2 allows CSV injection via Export Section. NOTE: the vendor disputes this because "the CSV file is accurately generated based on the database contents."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin<=5.0.2
<=5.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-22278?

    CVE-2020-22278 is a vulnerability in phpMyAdmin through version 5.0.2 that allows CSV injection via the Export Section feature.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-22278?

    CVE-2020-22278 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-22278?

    phpMyAdmin version 5.0.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-22278.

  • How can CVE-2020-22278 be exploited?

    CVE-2020-22278 can be exploited through CSV injection via the Export Section feature of phpMyAdmin.

  • Is the vendor disputing CVE-2020-22278?

    Yes, the vendor disputes CVE-2020-22278, claiming that the CSV file is accurately generated based on the database contents.

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