CVE-2023-25727: XSS

Published Feb 13, 2023
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Updated

In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger Cross-site Scripting (XSS) by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface. By disabling the configuration directive $cfg['enabledragdropimport'], users will be unable to use the drag and drop upload which would protect against the vulnerability.

Other sources

In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger XSS by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin<4.9.11
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin>=5.0.0<5.2.1
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=5.0<5.2.1
5.2.1
composer/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin>=4.3.0<4.9.11
4.9.11

Event History

Feb 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25727?

The severity of CVE-2023-25727 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25727?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25727 by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface in phpMyAdmin.

3

Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2023-25727?

phpMyAdmin versions before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25727.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-25727?

To fix CVE-2023-25727, update phpMyAdmin to version 4.9.11 or 5.2.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25727?

More information about CVE-2023-25727 can be found on the official phpMyAdmin website: https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2023-1/

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