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CVE-2016-9847

UnknownEPSS 2.00%

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CVE-2016-9847 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. A vulnerability was reported where the way this value is created uses a weak algorithm. This could allow an attacker to determine the user's blowfish_secret and potentially decrypt their cookies. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.00%

78.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.6.0
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.6.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.6.2
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.6.3
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.6.4
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.0
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.2
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.3
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.4
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.4.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.4.2
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.5
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.6
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.7
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.8
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.9
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.2
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.3
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.4
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.5
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.6
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.7
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.8
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.9
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.10
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.11
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.12
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.13
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.14
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.15
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.16
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.0.10.17
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.0
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.1.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.2
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.3
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.4
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.5
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.6
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.6.1
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.7
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.8
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.9
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.10
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.11
PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin4.4.12

Showing 50 of 63 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9847?
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. A vulnerability was reported where the way this value is created uses a weak algorithm. This could allow an attacker to determine the user's blowfish_secret and potentially decrypt their cookies. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.
How severe is CVE-2016-9847?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9847 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9847?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST