CVE-2016-6617 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted database or table names in the export functionality of phpMyAdmin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-6617?
CVE-2016-6617 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 11 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A specially crafted database and/or table name can be used to trigger an SQL injection attack through the export functionality. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4) are affected.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6617?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6617?
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-2016-6617 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6617 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-6617, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-6617, GHSA-w93p-25g8-q8w9.