CVE-2013-5003 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in phpMyAdmin, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2013-5003?
CVE-2013-5003 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 30 Jul 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8.2 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the scale parameter to pmd_pdf.php or (2) the pdf_page_number parameter to schema_export.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5003?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5003?
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-2013-5003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-5003, GHSA-vf9x-fp9j-gp8c.