CVE-2011-2505: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Remote Variable Manipulation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vqcm-r62w-w437
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-2505 is a MODERATE phpmyadmin remote variable manipulation vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin remote variable manipulation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.3.10.2, 3.4.3.1.

CVE-2011-2505 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-2505
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vqcm-r62w-w437
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-2505

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: 3.3.10.2 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.3.10.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 3.4.3.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.4.3.1
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-2011-2505, 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 3.3.10.2), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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/auth/swekey/swekey.auth.lib.php` in the Swekey authentication feature in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1 assigns values to arbitrary parameters referenced in the query string, which allows remote attackers to modify the `SESSION` superglobal array via a crafted request, related to a "remote variable manipulation vulnerability."

CVE-2011-2505 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.3.10.23.4.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 3.0
< 3.3.10.2
3.3.10.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 3.4
< 3.4.3.1
3.4.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2011-2505 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2505
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer/commit/7ebd958b2bf59f96fecd5b3322bdbd0b244a7967
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/6e6e129f26295c83d67b74e202628a4b8bc49e54
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/7ebd958b2bf59f96fecd5b3322bdbd0b244a7967
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer
web.archive.org/web/20110712103138/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110712103138/http://www.xxor.se/advisories/phpMyAdmin_3.x_Multiple_Remote_Code_Executions.txt
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111116172111/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518804/100/0/threaded
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20121105034518/http://www.mandriva.com/en/support/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:124
ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-... WEB
http://ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-3x-multiple-remote-code.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062719.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8306
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2011-008
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2286
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17514 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17514
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/2
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/6
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/28/8
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/29/11
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-5.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2505?
CVE-2011-2505 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin remote variable manipulation under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.3.10.2, 3.4.3.1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2011-2505?
Upgrading to 3.3.10.2, 3.4.3.1 (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 3.3.10.2, 3.4.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.3.10.2, 3.4.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-2505?
CVE-2011-2505 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-2505?
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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