Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old phpMyAdmin issue where an authenticated user could make an exported file run as server-side code under a specific SaveDir configuration. The business risk is highest for legacy, internet-accessible phpMyAdmin instances, because successful abuse could let the attacker run code on the web server. Exposure is likely limited to legacy phpMyAdmin deployments in the named version ranges, with SaveDir configured, and Apache handling exported files in a way that treats them as executable. Authenticated phpMyAdmin access is required according to the CVE description. Prioritize remediation if any legacy phpMyAdmin is still reachable, especially from the internet. Although the issue is old and requires authentication plus specific configuration, the impact is server-side code execution, which can become a full system compromise path. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 3.5.8, 4.0.0-rc3, or a later vendor-supported package.; Review PMASA-2013-3 and applicable distribution advisories for package-specific remediation guidance.; Audit whether SaveDir is configured on any remaining legacy phpMyAdmin deployments..
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Source materials
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- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/1f6bc0b707002e26cab216b9e57b4d5de764de48CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/d3fafdfba0807068196655e9b6d16c5d1d3ccf8aCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0133CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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