CVE-2016-6613: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Local File Exposure Through Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6j2v-g9rg-qcm5
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-6613 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) phpmyadmin local file exposure through vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin local file exposure through symlinks with uploaddir. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17.

CVE-2016-6613 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-6613
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6j2v-g9rg-qcm5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2016-6613

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: 4.6.4 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.6.4
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.4.15.8 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.4.15.8
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 4.0.10.17 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.0.10.17
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-2016-6613, 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 4.6.4), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A user can specially craft a symlink on disk, to a file which phpMyAdmin is permitted to read but the user is not, which phpMyAdmin will then expose to the user. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.

CVE-2016-6613 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.6.44.4.15.84.0.10.17
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.6
< 4.6.4
4.6.4
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.4
< 4.4.15.8
4.4.15.8
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 4.0
< 4.0.10.17
4.0.10.17

References

NVD — CVE-2016-6613 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6613
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00009.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-32
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-36
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94115

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6613?
CVE-2016-6613 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Local file exposure through symlinks with UploadDir under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2016-6613?
Upgrading to 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17 (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 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17. Upgrade your dependency to 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6613?
CVE-2016-6613 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-6613?
CVE-2016-6613 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2016-6613?
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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