CVE-2015-6830: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin ReCaptcha Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6fh-vg22-r6cm
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-6830 is a MODERATE phpmyadmin recaptcha bypass vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin recaptcha bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.13.2, 4.4.14.1.

CVE-2015-6830 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-6830
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6fh-vg22-r6cm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-6830

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: 4.3.13.2 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.3.13.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.4.14.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.4.14.1
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-2015-6830, 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 4.3.13.2), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

libraries/plugins/auth/AuthenticationCookie.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.3.x before 4.3.13.2 and 4.4.x before 4.4.14.1 allows remote attackers to bypass a multiple-reCaptcha protection mechanism against brute-force credential guessing by providing a correct response to a single reCaptcha.

CVE-2015-6830 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.13.24.4.14.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.13.2
4.3.13.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.4.0
< 4.4.14.1
4.4.14.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-6830 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6830
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/0314e67900f01410bc8c81c58a40dc0515e3c91d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/785f4e2711848eb8945894199d5870253a88584e
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228052837/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76674
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20211215060142/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033546
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2015-4
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/166294.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/166307.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/166531.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3382

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6830?
CVE-2015-6830 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin ReCaptcha bypass under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.13.2, 4.4.14.1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2015-6830?
Upgrading to 4.3.13.2, 4.4.14.1 (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 4.3.13.2, 4.4.14.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.13.2, 4.4.14.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-6830?
CVE-2015-6830 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2015-6830?
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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