CVE-2012-5159

Description

phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 87.94% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory phpmyadmin.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55672 vdb entry
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/562 mailing list
http://sourceforge.net/blog/phpmyadmin-back-door/
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-5.php vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5159?
CVE-2012-5159 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5159?
To fix CVE-2012-5159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-5159 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-5159 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~88% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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