CVE-2019-12922: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4c9q-64gq-xhx4
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-352
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-12922 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) phpmyadmin cross-site request forgery (csrf) vulnerability (CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin cross-site request forgery (csrf). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.9.1.

CVE-2019-12922 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-12922
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4c9q-64gq-xhx4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-12922

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: 4.9.1 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.9.1
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-2019-12922, 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 4.9.1), 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-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), where the web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor. 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

A CSRF issue in phpMyAdmin 4.9.0.1 allows deletion of any server in the Setup page.

CVE-2019-12922 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.9.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
< 4.9.1
4.9.1

References

NVD — CVE-2019-12922 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12922
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/427fbed55d3154d96ecfc1c7784d49eaa3c04161
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/7d21d4223bdbe0306593309132b4263d7087d13b
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PBLBE6CSC2ZLINIRBUU5XBLXYVBTF3KA
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QJ5BW2VEMD2P23ZYRWHDBEQHOKGKGWD6
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YCB3PTGHZ7AJCM6BKCQRRP6HG3OKYCMN
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47385 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47385
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00078.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00024.html
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154483/phpMyAdmin-4.9.0.1-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12922?
CVE-2019-12922 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.9.1 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2019-12922?
Upgrading to 4.9.1 (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 4.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.9.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-12922?
CVE-2019-12922 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-12922?
CVE-2019-12922 is classified under CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (The web application does not, or cannot, sufficiently verify whether a request was intentionally provided by the user who sent the request, which could have originated from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2019-12922?
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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