CVE-2016-5703 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted database names in phpMyAdmin, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-5703?
CVE-2016-5703 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Opensuse Leap, published on 3 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in libraries/central_columns.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 4.4.x before 4.4.15.7 and 4.6.x before 4.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted database name that is mishandled in a central column query.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5703?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5703?
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-2016-5703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5703 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Opensuse Leap
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-5703, GHSA-mgpp-4w68-qf76, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5703.