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phpMyAdmin XSS

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the version of phpMyAdmin

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a PHP script that is susceptible to
cross-site scripting attacks.

Description :

The version of phpMyAdmin installed on the remote host is vulnerable
to cross-site scripting attacks through various parameters and
scripts. With a specially crafted URL, a possible hacker can cause
arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

See also :

http://www.netvigilance.com/html/advisory0005.htm

http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2004-3

Solution :

Upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 2.6.0-pl3 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2
(AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:N/A:N/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 11707

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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