CVE-2009-3697 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the PDF schema generator in phpMyAdmin, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2009-3697?
CVE-2009-3697 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 16 Oct 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the PDF schema generator functionality in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.6 and 3.x before 3.2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified interface parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3697?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2009-3697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3697 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3697, GHSA-6x9q-9h2v-cmc6.