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CVE-2013-3240 is a phpMyAdmin 4.x Export feature flaw. An authenticated remote user could abuse a crafted export type parameter to traverse directories and read arbitrary files, with possibly other unspecified impact. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Likely exposed assets are phpMyAdmin 4.x installations earlier than 4.0.0-rc3 where users can authenticate and access Export. Publicly reachable admin panels increase business risk, but the source bundle does not identify specific deployment configurations or CPEs. Treat this as a targeted administrative application risk. It needs timely remediation on any legacy phpMyAdmin 4.x instance, especially internet-accessible ones, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation language. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.x installations to 4.0.0-rc3 or a later vendor-supported release.; Review phpMyAdmin PMASA-2013-4 for vendor-confirmed remediation details.; Limit phpMyAdmin access to trusted administrative users while remediation is pending..
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