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CVE-2012-5339

3.5 · LOW

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.3 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted name of (1) an event, (2)…

Published Oct 25, 2012phpmyadminCWE-79EPSS 1.45%

Overview

CVE-2012-5339 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on October 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.3 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted name of (1) an event, (2) a procedure, or (3) a trigger.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5339?

CVE-2012-5339 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on October 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5339?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5339?

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.

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