Vulnerability Description
XSS issues were discovered in phpMyAdmin. This affects navigation pane and database/table hiding feature (a specially-crafted database name can be used to trigger an XSS attack); the "Tracking" feature (a specially-crafted query can be used to trigger an XSS attack); and GIS visualization feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4) and 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8) are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95041
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00006.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-38PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95041
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00006.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-38PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6615?
CVE-2016-6615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). XSS issues were discovered in phpMyAdmin. This affects navigation pane and database/table hiding feature (a specially-crafted database name can be used to trigger an XSS attack); the "Tracking" featur...
How severe is CVE-2016-6615?
CVE-2016-6615 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-2016-6615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.