CVE-2019-12616: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin CSRF Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mfr9-pcm3-6mwc
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-12616 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) phpmyadmin csrf vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin csrf vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.9.0.

CVE-2019-12616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-12616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mfr9-pcm3-6mwc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2019-12616

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: 4.9.0 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.9.0
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-2019-12616, 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 4.9.0), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.9.0. A vulnerability was found that allows an attacker to trigger a CSRF attack against a phpMyAdmin user. The attacker can trick the user, for instance through a broken `<img>` tag pointing at the victim's phpMyAdmin database, and the attacker can potentially deliver a payload (such as a specific INSERT or DELETE statement) to the victim.

CVE-2019-12616 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
< 4.9.0
4.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-12616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12616
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/015c404038c44279d95b6430ee5a0dddc97691ec
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153251/phpMyAdmin-4.8-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2019-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12616?
CVE-2019-12616 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin CSRF Vulnerability under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.9.0 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2019-12616?
Upgrading to 4.9.0 (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 4.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 4.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12616?
CVE-2019-12616 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-12616?
CVE-2019-12616 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2019-12616?
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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