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CVE-2013-3241

4.0 · MEDIUM

export.php (aka the export script) in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 overwrites global variables on the basis of the contents of the POST superglobal array, which allows remote authenticated users…

Published Apr 26, 2013phpmyadminEPSS 4.19%

Overview

CVE-2013-3241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on April 26, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

export.php (aka the export script) in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 overwrites global variables on the basis of the contents of the POST superglobal array, which allows remote authenticated users to inject values via a crafted 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0217.htmlRefwww.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2013-5.phpRefarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-04/0217.htmlRefwww.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2013-5.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3241?

CVE-2013-3241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyadmin phpmyadmin. It was published on April 26, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3241?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, 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-2013-3241?

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-2013-3241?

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