CVE-2013-4729 phpMyAdmin Global variables scope injection vulnerability
Authenticated users can modify global configuration settings in phpMyAdmin by manipulating input data, potentially bypassing security controls.
- 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-2013-4729?
CVE-2013-4729 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 4 Jul 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
import.php in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.4.1 does not properly restrict the ability of input data to specify a file format, which allows remote authenticated users to modify the GLOBALS superglobal array, and consequently change the configuration, via a crafted request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4729?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Packagist | From 4.0 | 4.0.4.1 |
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Packagist | From 4.0 | 4.0.4.1 |
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4729?
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.0.4.1 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2013-4729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4729, GHSA-x962-w72p-mv7q.