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CVE-2016-2560: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.15, 4.4.x before 4.4....

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.15, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.5, and 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a crafted Host HTTP header, related to libraries/Config.class.php; (2) crafted JSON data, related to file_echo.php; (3) a crafted SQL query, related to js/functions.js; (4) the initial parameter to libraries/server_privileges.lib.php in the user accounts page; or (5) the it parameter to libraries/controllers/TableSearchController.class.php in the zoom search page.

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CVE-2016-2560 is a set of cross-site scripting flaws in phpMyAdmin. An attacker could cause malicious script or HTML to run in a user's browser through several crafted inputs. The main business concern is exposure of database administration sessions, especially where phpMyAdmin is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is limited to environments running the listed vulnerable phpMyAdmin version ranges. Risk increases when phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible or used by privileged database administrators through a browser session. Treat as a targeted patching priority for database administration surfaces. It is not presented as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but compromised admin browser sessions can create meaningful business risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.0.10.15, 4.4.15.5, 4.5.5.1, or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Debian, Fedora, or openSUSE where packaged.; Review the phpMyAdmin PMASA-2016-11 advisory for vendor-specific guidance..

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