CVE-2020-5504
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 38.78%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5504 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In phpMyAdmin 4 before 4.9.4 and 5 before 5.0.1, SQL injection exists in the user accounts page. A malicious user could inject custom SQL in place of their own username when creating queries to this page. EPSS estimates a 38.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In phpMyAdmin 4 before 4.9.4 and 5 before 5.0.1, SQL injection exists in the user accounts page. A malicious user could inject custom SQL in place of their own username when creating queries to this page. An attacker must have a valid MySQL account to access the server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | >= 4.0.0, < 4.9.4 |
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2020-5504-phpmyadmin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2020-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cybersecurityworks.com/zerodays/cve-2020-5504-phpmyadmin.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/01/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2020-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5504?
In phpMyAdmin 4 before 4.9.4 and 5 before 5.0.1, SQL injection exists in the user accounts page. A malicious user could inject custom SQL in place of their own username when creating queries to this page. An attacker must have a valid MySQL account to access the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-5504?
CVE-2020-5504 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 38.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5504?
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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