Vulnerability Description
libraries/auth/swekey/swekey.auth.lib.php in the Swekey authentication feature in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 assigns values to arbitrary parameters referenced in the query string, which allows remote attackers to modify the SESSION superglobal array via a crafted request, related to a "remote variable manipulation vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-3x-multiple-remote-code.htmlExploit
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062719.html
- http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45139Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45315
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8306
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2011-008/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2286
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17514/Exploit
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:124
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/29/11
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2505?
CVE-2011-2505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). libraries/auth/swekey/swekey.auth.lib.php in the Swekey authentication feature in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 assigns values to arbitrary parameters referenced in the query...
How severe is CVE-2011-2505?
CVE-2011-2505 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.