Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A specially crafted database name could be used to run arbitrary PHP commands through the array export feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94112Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00006.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-32PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94112Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00006.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-32PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6609?
CVE-2016-6609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A specially crafted database name could be used to run arbitrary PHP commands through the array export feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versio...
How severe is CVE-2016-6609?
CVE-2016-6609 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6609?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.