CVE-2010-4481: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Allows Remote Attackers To Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gmc7-jvv7-w245
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4481 is a HIGH phpmyadmin allows remote attackers to vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.0-beta1.

CVE-2010-4481 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4481
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gmc7-jvv7-w245
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4481

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 3.4.0-beta1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.4.0-beta1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2010-4481, inspect your project dependencies for Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:

inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.4.0-beta1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

phpMyAdmin before 3.4.0-beta1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information via a direct request to phpinfo.php, which calls the phpinfo function.

CVE-2010-4481 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.0-beta1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
< 3.4.0-beta1
3.4.0-beta1

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4481 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4481
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB
http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=4d9fd005671b05c4d74615d5939ed45e4d019e4c
phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB
http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=4d9fd005671b05c4d74615d5939ed45e4d019e4c
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2139
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:000
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2010-10.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4481?
CVE-2010-4481 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.0-beta1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4481?
Upgrading to 3.4.0-beta1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin affected?
Yes, phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin is affected in releases prior to 3.4.0-beta1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.0-beta1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4481?
CVE-2010-4481 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2010-4481?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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    "url" : "http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=4d9fd005671b05c4d74615d5939ed45e4d019e4c"
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