CVE-2013-3238phpMyAdmin Vulnerability
phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8 and 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a /e\x00 sequence, which is not properly handled before making a preg_replace function call within the "Replace table prefix" feature.
Published Apr 26, 2013 · Updated Aug 6, 2024
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2013-3238 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.0 v2) affecting phpMyAdmin.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including phpMyAdmin 4.6.5.2-1.1, phpMyAdmin 0.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
29%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8 and 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a /e\x00 sequence, which is not properly handled before making a preg_replace function call within the "Replace table prefix" feature.
Affected Products
19 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| phpMyAdminPhpmyadmin | 3.5.0.0, 3.5.1.0, 3.5.2.0, 3.5.2.1, 3.5.2.2, 3.5.3.0, 3.5.4, 3.5.5 | 0 |
Patched Releases
phpMyAdmin
4.6.5.2-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 26, 2013
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
References
- exploitMSF phpmyadmin_preg_replace.rb
- exploitExploitDB-25003
- exploitExploitDB-25136
- other20130424 [waraxe-2013-SA#103] - Multiple Vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin
- otherFEDORA-2013-7000
FAQ
Common Questions.
phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.8 and 4.x before 4.0.0-rc3 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a /e\x00 sequence, which is not properly handled before making a preg_replace function call within the "Replace table prefix" feature.
Affected: phpMyAdmin versions 3.5.0.0, 3.5.1.0, 3.5.2.0, 3.5.2.1, 3.5.2.2, 3.5.3.0, 3.5.4, 3.5.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including phpMyAdmin 4.6.5.2-1.1, phpMyAdmin 0.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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