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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2413-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                          Abhijith PA
October 25, 2020                              https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : phpmyadmin
Version        : 4.6.6-4+deb9u2
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-19617 CVE-2020-26934 CVE-2020-26935
Debian Bug     : 971999 972000

Several vulnerabilities were found in package phpmyadmin.

CVE-2019-19617

    phpMyAdmin does not escape certain Git information, related to
    libraries/classes/Display/GitRevision.php and libraries/classes
    /Footer.php.

CVE-2020-26934

    A vulnerability was discovered where an attacker can cause an XSS
    attack through the transformation feature.

    If an attacker sends a crafted link to the victim with the malicious
    JavaScript, when the victim clicks on the link, the JavaScript will run
    and complete the instructions made by the attacker.

CVE-2020-26935

    An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in how phpMyAdmin
    processes SQL statements in the search feature. An attacker could use
    this flaw to inject malicious SQL in to a query.

For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version
4.6.6-4+deb9u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your phpmyadmin packages.

For the detailed security status of phpmyadmin please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/phpmyadmin

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-2413-1: phpmyadmin security update

October 25, 2020
Several vulnerabilities were found in package phpmyadmin

Summary

CVE-2019-19617

phpMyAdmin does not escape certain Git information, related to
libraries/classes/Display/GitRevision.php and libraries/classes
/Footer.php.

CVE-2020-26934

A vulnerability was discovered where an attacker can cause an XSS
attack through the transformation feature.

If an attacker sends a crafted link to the victim with the malicious
JavaScript, when the victim clicks on the link, the JavaScript will run
and complete the instructions made by the attacker.

CVE-2020-26935

An SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in how phpMyAdmin
processes SQL statements in the search feature. An attacker could use
this flaw to inject malicious SQL in to a query.

For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version
4.6.6-4+deb9u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your phpmyadmin packages.

For the detailed security status of phpmyadmin please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/phpmyadmin

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : phpmyadmin
Version : 4.6.6-4+deb9u2
CVE ID : CVE-2019-19617 CVE-2020-26934 CVE-2020-26935
Debian Bug : 971999 972000

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