phpMyAdmin.Authenticated.db_sql.Directory.Traversal

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Directory Traversal Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs when handling a crafted HTTP request. An authenticated attacker may be able to exploit this include arbitrary file to the system, leading to arbitrary code execution as root.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

phpMyAdmin version 4.8.1 and prior

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2018-09-26 13.458 Default_action:pass:drop