Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.5. When the AllowArbitraryServer configuration setting is set to true, with the use of a rogue MySQL server, an attacker can read any file on the server that the web server's user can access. This is related to the mysql.allow_local_infile PHP configuration, and the inadvertent ignoring of "options(MYSQLI_OPT_LOCAL_INFILE" calls.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.8.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00039.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2019-1/MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00039.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2019-1/MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6799?
CVE-2019-6799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.5. When the AllowArbitraryServer configuration setting is set to true, with the use of a rogue MySQL server, an attacker can read any file on the serve...
How severe is CVE-2019-6799?
CVE-2019-6799 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-2019-6799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, Debian Debian Linux.