CVE-2017-1000499 phpMyAdmin CSRF Vulnerability
Attackers can trick users into performing harmful database operations like deleting records or dropping tables via crafted URLs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000499?
CVE-2017-1000499 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 3 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
phpMyAdmin versions 4.7.x (prior to 4.7.6.1/4.7.7) are vulnerable to a CSRF weakness. By deceiving a user to click on a crafted URL, it is possible to perform harmful database operations such as deleting records, dropping/truncating tables etc.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000499?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Packagist | From 4.7 | 4.7.7 |
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Packagist | From 4.7 | 4.7.7 |
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000499?
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.7.7 or later.
Is CVE-2017-1000499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-1000499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f9hx-5jq4-fgjm.