CVE-2011-2508: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Path Traversal Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2011-2508?

CVE-2011-2508 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Directory Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').

Q: Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2011-2508?

Upgrading to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin affected?

Yes, phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin is affected in releases prior to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-2508?

CVE-2011-2508 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).

Q: How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-2508?

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.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q6vw-39cg-wjjf

CWE-22

Published 2022-05-14

Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-2508 is a HIGH path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin directory traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2.

CVE-2011-2508 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-2508

GHSA Identifier GHSA-q6vw-39cg-wjjf

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

Package Ecosystem Packagist

Published Date 2022-05-14

Last Updated 2025-04-12

How to Fix CVE-2011-2508

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: 3.4.3.1

Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.4.3.1

phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 3.3.10.2

Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 3.3.10.2

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-2011-2508, 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 3.4.3.1), 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in libraries/display_tbl.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.3.10.2 and 3.4.x before 3.4.3.1, when a certain MIME transformation feature is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in a GLOBALS[mime_map][$meta->name][transformation] parameter.

CVE-2011-2508 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

3.4.3.13.3.10.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin	Packagist	≥ 3.4.0 < 3.4.3.1	3.4.3.1
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin	Packagist	≥ 3.3.0 < 3.3.10.2	3.3.10.2

References

NVD — CVE-2011-2508 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2508

Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

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/20111109175131/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2011-008

Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20111217070727/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518804/100/0/threaded

Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20111217173735/http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8306

web.archive.org/web/20250218012437/... WEB

https://web.archive.org/web/20250218012437/http://ha.xxor.se/2011/07/phpmyadmin-3x-multiple-remote-code.html

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.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB

http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b434320eff8ca9c2fc1b043c1804f868341af9a7

phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi WEB

http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin;a=commit;h=b434320eff8ca9c2fc1b043c1804f868341af9a7

Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2286

Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:124

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-2011-8.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2508?

CVE-2011-2508 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Directory Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').

Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.

What version fixes CVE-2011-2508?

Upgrading to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 (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 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.4.3.1, 3.3.10.2 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-2508?

CVE-2011-2508 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).

How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2011-2508?

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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CVSS V4

N/A HIGH

Attack Vector N/A

Attack Complexity N/A

Privileges Required N/A

User Interaction N/A

Scope N/A

Confidentiality N/A

Integrity N/A

Availability N/A

Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

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Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-14 02:55
Last Modified: 2025-04-12 01:54
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