CVE-2014-4986: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jqmr-wqgp-8mh2
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-4986 is a LOW cross-site scripting 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 cross-site scripting vulnerability in table or column names. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.10.1, 4.1.14.2, 4.2.6.

CVE-2014-4986 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-4986
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jqmr-wqgp-8mh2
Severity LOW
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-2014-4986

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: 4.0.10.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.0.10.1
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.1.14.2 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.1.14.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.2.6 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.2.6
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-2014-4986, 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 4.0.10.1), 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-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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2, and 4.2.x before 4.2.6 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) table name or (2) column name that is improperly handled during construction of an AJAX confirmation message.

CVE-2014-4986 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.10.14.1.14.24.2.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.0
< 4.0.10.1
4.0.10.1
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.14.2
4.1.14.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.6
4.2.6

References

NVD — CVE-2014-4986 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4986
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/29a1f56495a7d1d98da31a614f23c0819a606a4d
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-03
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228081340/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68803
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00045.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2014-6.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4986?
CVE-2014-4986 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin cross-site scripting Vulnerability in Table or Column Names 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 4.0.10.1, 4.1.14.2, 4.2.6 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2014-4986?
Upgrading to 4.0.10.1, 4.1.14.2, 4.2.6 (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 4.0.10.1, 4.1.14.2, 4.2.6. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.10.1, 4.1.14.2, 4.2.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-4986?
CVE-2014-4986 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-2014-4986?
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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