CVE-2012-5368: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Unsafe Fetching Of Javascript Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xpxp-v33m-5jp9
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-5368 is a MODERATE phpmyadmin unsafe fetching of javascript 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 unsafe fetching of javascript code. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.3.

CVE-2012-5368 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-5368
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xpxp-v33m-5jp9
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 Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-5368

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: 3.5.3 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.5.3
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-2012-5368, 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 3.5.3), 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

phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.3 uses JavaScript code that is obtained through an HTTP session to phpmyadmin.net without SSL, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by modifying this code.

CVE-2012-5368 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 3.5
< 3.5.3
3.5.3

References

NVD — CVE-2012-5368 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5368
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/50edafc0884aa15d0a1aa178089ac6a1ad2eb18a
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/a547f3d3e2cf36c6a904fa3e053fd8bddd3fbbb0
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228143700/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55939
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00033.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-7.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5368?
CVE-2012-5368 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Unsafe Fetching of Javascript Code 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 3.5.3 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2012-5368?
Upgrading to 3.5.3 (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 3.5.3. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-5368?
CVE-2012-5368 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-2012-5368?
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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