Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin involving the %u username replacement functionality of the SaveDir and UploadDir features. When the username substitution is configured, a specially-crafted user name can be used to circumvent restrictions to traverse the file system. 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94366Third 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-2016-37PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94366Third 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-2016-37PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6614?
CVE-2016-6614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin involving the %u username replacement functionality of the SaveDir and UploadDir features. When the username substitution is configured, a specially-crafted user ...
How severe is CVE-2016-6614?
CVE-2016-6614 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6614?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.