Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin involving improper enforcement of the IP-based authentication rules. When phpMyAdmin is used with IPv6 in a proxy server environment, and the proxy server is in the allowed range but the attacking computer is not allowed, this vulnerability can allow the attacking computer to connect despite the IP rules. 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 | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92489Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00009.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-47PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92489Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00009.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-47PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6624?
CVE-2016-6624 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin involving improper enforcement of the IP-based authentication rules. When phpMyAdmin is used with IPv6 in a proxy server environment, and the proxy server is in t...
How severe is CVE-2016-6624?
CVE-2016-6624 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6624?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.