CVE-2014-5274: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q586-xpwr-jc3j
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-5274 is a LOW cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin cross-site scripting vulnerability in crafted view name. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.14.3, 4.2.7.1.

CVE-2014-5274 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-5274
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q586-xpwr-jc3j
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-5274

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: 4.1.14.3 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.1.14.3
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.2.7.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.2.7.1
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-2014-5274, 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 4.1.14.3), 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 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

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the view operations page in phpMyAdmin 4.1.x before 4.1.14.3 and 4.2.x before 4.2.7.1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted view name, related to `js/functions.js`.

CVE-2014-5274 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.14.34.2.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.14.3
4.1.14.3
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.7.1
4.2.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-5274 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5274
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/0cd293f5e13aa245e4a57b8d373597cc0e421b6f
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00045.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-9.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5274?
CVE-2014-5274 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin cross-site scripting vulnerability in crafted view name under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.14.3, 4.2.7.1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2014-5274?
Upgrading to 4.1.14.3, 4.2.7.1 (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 4.1.14.3, 4.2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.14.3, 4.2.7.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-5274?
CVE-2014-5274 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-2014-5274?
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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