CVE-2013-4729

Public Exploit

Description

import.php in phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.0.4.1 does not properly restrict the ability of input data to specify a file format, which allows remote authenticated users to modify the GLOBALS superglobal array, and consequently change the configuration, via a crafted request.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.46%
Vendor Advisory phpmyadmin.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/012464268420e53a9cd81cbb4a43988d70393c36 patch exploit
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2013-7.php vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4729?
CVE-2013-4729 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4729?
To fix CVE-2013-4729, 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-2013-4729 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-4729 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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