CVE-2008-3032: Mehrwert/phpmyadmin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pm5m-9h5r-xcrg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-3032 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mehrwert/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin extension for typo3 has cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.0.

CVE-2008-3032 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-3032
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pm5m-9h5r-xcrg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Mehrwert/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-3032

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mehrwert/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.

mehrwert/phpmyadmin fixed: 3.2.0 
Upgrade mehrwert/phpmyadmin to 3.2.0
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 mehrwert/phpmyadmin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2008-3032, inspect your project dependencies for Mehrwert/phpmyadmin:

inspect dependencies for mehrwert/phpmyadmin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mehrwert/phpmyadmin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.0), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Mehrwert/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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the phpMyAdmin (phpmyadmin) extension 3.0.1 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2008-3032 Affected Mehrwert/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mehrwert/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
< 3.2.0
3.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2008-3032 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3032
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/435... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43508
Mehrwert/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mehrwert/TYPO3-phpMyAdmin
Mehrwert/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20080825005206/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20080701-2
Mehrwert/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228133438/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30039

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3032?
CVE-2008-3032 is a security vulnerability in Mehrwert/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin extension for TYPO3 has Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mehrwert/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.0 across affected packages: mehrwert/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2008-3032?
Upgrading to 3.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mehrwert/phpmyadmin affected?
Yes, mehrwert/phpmyadmin is affected in releases prior to 3.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-3032?
CVE-2008-3032 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2008-3032?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mehrwert/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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