Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in libraries/gis/GIS_Factory.class.php in the GIS editor in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.6, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.7, and 4.2.x before 4.2.12 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a crafted geometry-type parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:228Broken Link
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-14.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71247
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/80cd40b6687a6717860d345d6eb55befExploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-12/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:228Broken Link
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-14.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71247
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/80cd40b6687a6717860d345d6eb55befExploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8959?
CVE-2014-8959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in libraries/gis/GIS_Factory.class.php in the GIS editor in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.6, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.7, and 4.2.x before 4.2.12 allows remote authenticat...
How severe is CVE-2014-8959?
CVE-2014-8959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.