CVE-2016-9847 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. A vulnerability was reported where the way this value is created uses a weak algorithm. This could allow an attacker to determine the user's blowfish_secret and potentially decrypt their cookies. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94524Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-58PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94524Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-58PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9847?

CVE-2016-9847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. A vulnerability was reported where the way this...

How severe is CVE-2016-9847?

CVE-2016-9847 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9847?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.