CVE-2020-5504: SQL Injection
In phpMyAdmin 4 before 4.9.4 and 5 before 5.0.1, SQL injection exists in the user accounts page. A malicious user could inject custom SQL in place of their own username when creating queries to this page. An attacker must have a valid MySQL account to access the server.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadminto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.0.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadminto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.9.4
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID CVE-2020-5504?
The vulnerability ID CVE-2020-5504 refers to a SQL injection vulnerability in the user accounts page.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-5504?
Versions 4.0.0 up to 4.9.4 and versions 5.0.0 up to 5.0.1 of the phpMyAdmin software are affected by CVE-2020-5504.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5504?
The severity of CVE-2020-5504 is not available.
How does the SQL injection vulnerability in the user accounts page work?
The SQL injection vulnerability in the user accounts page allows an attacker to execute malicious SQL queries, potentially giving them unauthorized access to sensitive information or allowing them to manipulate the database.
How can I fix the SQL injection vulnerability in the user accounts page?
To fix the SQL injection vulnerability in the user accounts page, it is recommended to update to a patched version of phpMyAdmin that addresses the vulnerability.