Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. It is possible to bypass AllowRoot restriction ($cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowRoot']) and deny rules for username by using Null Byte in the username. 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
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94521Third 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-2016-60PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94521Third 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-2016-60PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9849?
CVE-2016-9849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. It is possible to bypass AllowRoot restriction ($cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowRoot']) and deny rules for username by using Null Byte in the username. All 4.6.x versi...
How severe is CVE-2016-9849?
CVE-2016-9849 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.