CVE-2004-2632 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can modify configuration settings to gain unauthorized access to MySQL servers via modified server variables.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-2632?

CVE-2004-2632 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 4 Dec 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

phpMyAdmin 2.5.1 up to 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to modify configuration settings and gain unauthorized access to MySQL servers via modified $cfg['Servers'] variables.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2632?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2632?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2004-2632 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2632 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2632, GHSA-g89x-ccw9-3vqf.

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