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CVE-2009-1151

phpMyAdmin Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 96.6%
  1. Published26 Mar 2009
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Setup script used to generate configuration can be fooled using a crafted POST request to include arbitrary PHP code in generated configuration file.

Added to KEV: 25 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Apr 2022

Description

Static code injection vulnerability in setup.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.5 and 3.x before 3.1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the save action.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

phpMyAdmin≥ 2.11.0 < 2.11.9.5 · ≥ 3.0.0 < 3.1.3.1
Debian Linux4.0 · 5.0

Remediation

Fixed in
phpMyAdmin≥ 2.11.9.5

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2009-1151 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2009-1151 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2009-1151?

CVE-2009-1151 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 96.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2009-1151?

Affected products include phpMyAdmin, Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1151?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example phpMyAdmin 2.11.9.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.