CVE-2012-5469Phpmyadmin Authentication Bypass
Portable phpMyAdmin <= 1.3.0 - Authentication Bypass
Published Jul 31, 2014 · Updated Sep 17, 2024 · Also known as WORDFENCE-e796b203-31b4-47c6-9018-190389ce4df7, e796b203-31b4-47c6-9018-190389ce4df7
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-5469 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.3 v3.1) affecting Phpmyadmin, portable-phpmyadmin (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including portable-phpmyadmin 1.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 11, 2022
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Description
The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct request to wp-content/plugins/portable-phpmyadmin/wp-pma-mod.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 11, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
30 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin | 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.6-a | n/a |
| portable-phpmyadminwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.3.1 |
Patched Releases
portable-phpmyadmin
1.3.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 31, 2014
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 11, 2022
Last updated
Sep 17, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisorywordfence.com · e796b203-31b4-47c6-9018-190389ce4df7
- advisorywordfence.com · e796b203-31b4-47c6-9018-190389ce4df7
- exploit20121212 'portable-phpMyAdmin (WordPress Plugin)' Authentication Bypass (CVE-2012-5469)
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct request to wp-content/plugins/portable-phpmyadmin/wp-pma-mod.
Affected: Phpmyadmin versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.6-a; portable-phpmyadmin (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 11, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including portable-phpmyadmin 1.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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