Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets a logged-in phpMyAdmin user abuse the GIS editor to make the application load and execute local files. If phpMyAdmin is exposed and users beyond trusted administrators can authenticate, this could threaten the database administration host. Likely exposed systems are phpMyAdmin deployments on affected 4.0, 4.1, or 4.2 versions where attackers can authenticate. Risk is higher for internet-accessible admin panels, shared hosting, or environments with untrusted database users. Treat as priority remediation for exposed or shared phpMyAdmin systems. The vulnerability requires authentication, but successful abuse could execute local files in a sensitive database administration context. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a fixed version or later supported release.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks and administrators.; Review vendor and distribution advisories for package-specific fixed builds..
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- GLSA-201505-03CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/80cd40b6687a6717860d345d6eb55bef2908e961CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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