CVE-2013-3241 Other in n/a

Medium 4.0 Published 26 Apr 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject values via crafted requests to overwrite global variables, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.

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-2013-3241?

CVE-2013-3241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 26 Apr 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3241?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2013-3241 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-3241 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q7pr-6mgq-3m32.