CVE-2016-9847
high-risk
Published 2016-12-11
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. When the user does not specify a blowfish_secret key for encrypting cookies, phpMyAdmin generates one at runtime. A vulnerability was reported where the way this value is created uses a weak algorithm. This could allow an attacker to determine the user's blowfish_secret and potentially decrypt their cookies. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.
Do I need to act?
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0.43% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.3/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (20)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94524
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94524
50
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
21/34 · High
Exploitability
2/34 · Minimal
Exposure
27/34 · High