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CVE-2011-4107

6.5 · MEDIUM

The simplexml_load_string function in the XML import plug-in (libraries/import/xml.php) in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.7.1 and 3.3.x before 3.3.10.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitr…

Published Nov 17, 2011phpmyadminCWE-611EPSS 12.68%

Overview

CVE-2011-4107 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on November 17, 2011 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The simplexml_load_string function in the XML import plug-in (libraries/import/xml.php) in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.7.1 and 3.3.x before 3.3.10.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via XML data containing external entity references, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
phpmyadminphpmyadmin>= 3.3.0.0, < 3.3.10.5Affected

References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069625.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069635.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069649.htmlRefosvdb.org/76798Refpacketstormsecurity.org/files/view/106511/phpmyadmin-fileread.txtRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Nov/21Refsecunia.com/advisories/46447Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8533Refwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2391Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:198

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4107?

CVE-2011-4107 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on November 17, 2011 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-4107?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4107?

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-2011-4107?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-4107 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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