CVE-2016-9856
UnknownEPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XSS issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin because of an improper fix for CVE-2016-2559 in PMASA-2016-10. This issue is resolved by using a copy of a hash to avoid a race condition. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An XSS issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin because of an improper fix for CVE-2016-2559 in PMASA-2016-10. This issue is resolved by using a copy of a hash to avoid a race condition. 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.4.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.4.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.12 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.13 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.14 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.15 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.16 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.0.10.17 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.6.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.0 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.1.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.2 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.3 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.5 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.6.1 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.7 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.8 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.9 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.10 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.11 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | 4.4.12 |
Showing 50 of 63 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-64Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-64Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9856?
An XSS issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin because of an improper fix for CVE-2016-2559 in PMASA-2016-10. This issue is resolved by using a copy of a hash to avoid a race condition. 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-2016-9856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9856?
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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