CVE-2016-2562
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CVE-2016-2562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The checkHTTP function in libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 does not verify X.509 certificates from api.github.com SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof these servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The checkHTTP function in libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 does not verify X.509 certificates from api.github.com SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof these servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.0.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.3.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.4.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.5.5 |
References
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-13/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-13/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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