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CVE-2010-3055

7.5 · HIGH

The configuration setup script (aka scripts/setup.php) in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10.1 does not properly restrict key names in its output file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitr…

Published Aug 24, 2010phpmyadminCWE-264EPSS 14.83%

Overview

CVE-2010-3055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on August 24, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The configuration setup script (aka scripts/setup.php) in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10.1 does not properly restrict key names in its output file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a crafted POST request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpmyadmin. Update phpmyadmin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refphpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=30c83acddb58d3bbf940b5f9ec28abf5b235f4d2Refsecunia.com/advisories/41058Refsecunia.com/advisories/41185Refsourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3045132&group_id=23067&atid=377408Refwww.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2097Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:163Refwww.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2010-4.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/42591Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2223Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2231

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3055?

CVE-2010-3055 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on August 24, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3055?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3055?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpmyadmin. Update phpmyadmin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-3055?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-3055 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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