phpMyAdmin 3.1.0 CVE-2008-5621: XSRF Bypass Leading to SQL Injection and RCE

Critical Vulnerability Information Vulnerability Name: phpMyAdmin 3.1.0 (XSRF) SQL Injection Vulnerability CVE ID: CVE-2008-5621 Risk Level: Medium CWE ID: CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)) CVSS Base Score: 6.10 CVSS Impact Subscore: 6.4/10 CVSS Exploitability Subscore: 6.8/10 Risk Rating - Impact Subscore: 6.4/10 - Attack Complexity: Medium - Confidentiality Impact: Partial - Integrity Impact: Partial - Availability Impact: Partial Vulnerability Details Affected Versions: phpMyAdmin 3.1.0 Vulnerability Type: SQL Injection via XSRF Vulnerability Cause: Due to incomplete CSRF protection, attackers can exploit specific request parameters to bypass safeguards and perform SQL injection attacks. Exploitation Method: - Exploits and parameters to carry out SQL injection attacks. - Bypasses protection by exploiting the whitelist in the function, generating malicious SQL statements and writing them to . Impact: Enables remote code execution; attackers can write backdoor files and gain control over the server. Vulnerability Details SQL Injection Example: Backdoor Paths: - nix: - Windows: Mitigation Recommendations**: - Patch phpMyAdmin to ensure it is updated to the latest version. - Strengthen CSRF protection mechanisms to ensure all request parameters are properly validated. - Regularly inspect the server for suspicious files to prevent backdoor implantation.

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phpMyAdmin 3.1.0 CVE-2008-5621: XSRF Bypass Leading to SQL Injection and RCE