Main Vulnerability Database SB2018092209

SB2018092209 - OpenSUSE Linux update for phpMyAdmin

Published: September 22, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018092209

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15605)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data via the file import feature. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim to upload it and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-09/msg00050.html