CVE-2011-1941: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Open Redirect Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6fw-xf2c-8q43
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CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-1941 is a MODERATE phpmyadmin open redirect vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin open redirect in redirector. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.1.

CVE-2011-1941 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-1941
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6fw-xf2c-8q43
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-1941

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: 3.4.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.4.1
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-2011-1941, 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 3.4.1), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. 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

Open redirect vulnerability in the redirector feature in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2011-1941 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 3.4.0
< 3.4.1
3.4.1

References

NVD — CVE-2011-1941 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1941
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer/commit/b7a8179eb6bf0f1643970ac57a70b5b513a1cd4f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer/commit/ecfc8ba4f7b4ea612c58ab5726054ed0f28e200d
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer
phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB
http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=b7a8179eb6bf0f1643970ac57a70b5b513a1cd4f
phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB
http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commitdiff;h=ecfc8ba4f7b4ea612c58ab5726054ed0f28e200d
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-4.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1941?
CVE-2011-1941 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Open Redirect in redirector under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2011-1941?
Upgrading to 3.4.1 (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 3.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-1941?
CVE-2011-1941 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-1941?
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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