Vulnerability Description
XSS issues were discovered in phpMyAdmin. This affects the database privilege check and the "Remove partitioning" functionality. Specially crafted database names can trigger the XSS attack. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4) are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93258
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-31PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93258
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-31PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6608?
CVE-2016-6608 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). XSS issues were discovered in phpMyAdmin. This affects the database privilege check and the "Remove partitioning" functionality. Specially crafted database names can trigger the XSS attack. All 4.6.x ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6608?
CVE-2016-6608 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6608?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.