phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) - Nessus

High Plugin ID: 110722

This page contains detailed information about the phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 110722
Name: phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4)
Filename: phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2018-06-21
This Plugin Published: 2018-06-27
Last Modification Time: 2022-04-11
Plugin Version: 1.9
Plugin Type: remote
Plugin Family: CGI abuses
Dependencies: phpMyAdmin_detect.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: installed_sw/phpMyAdmin, Settings/ParanoidReport, www/PHP

Vulnerability Information

Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2018-06-21
Patch Published: 2018-06-21
CVE [?]: CVE-2018-12613
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin

Synopsis

The remote web server hosts a PHP application that is affected by file inclusion and remote code execution vulnerabilities.

Description

According to its self-reported version number, the phpMyAdmin application hosted on the remote web server is 4.8.x prior to 4.8.2. It is, therefore, affected by the file inclusion and remote code execution vulnerabilities

Note that Nessus has not attempted to exploit these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 4.8.2 or later. Alternatively, apply the patch referenced in the vendor advisory.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): 80
Target Asset(s): Services/www
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub, D2 Elliot)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/multi/http/phpmyadmin_lfi_rce
[phpMyAdmin Authenticated Remote Code Execution]
Metasploit: exploit/multi/http/phpmyadmin_null_termination_exec
[phpMyAdmin Authenticated Remote Code Execution]
Metasploit: exploit/multi/http/phpmyadmin_preg_replace
[phpMyAdmin Authenticated Remote Code Execution]
Exploit-DB: exploits/php/remote/45020.rb
[EDB-45020: phpMyAdmin - (Authenticated) Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/php/webapps/44928.txt
[EDB-44928: phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 - (Authenticated) Local File Inclusion (2)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/php/webapps/50457.py
[EDB-50457: phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)]
GitHub: https://github.com/0ps/pocassistdb
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/0x00-0x00/CVE-2018-10517
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/NS-Sp4ce/2019-Ciscn-Southern-China-Web
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/SexyBeast233/SecBooks
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/YagamiiLight/Cerberus
[CVE-2018-12613: 一款功能强大的漏洞扫描器，子域名爆破使用aioDNS，asyncio异步快 ...]
GitHub: https://github.com/duckstroms/Web-CTF-Cheatsheet
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/eastmountyxz/CSDNBlog-Security-Based
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/eastmountyxz/CVE-2018-12613-phpMyAdmin
[CVE-2018-12613: 这篇文章将分享一个phpMyAdmin ...]
GitHub: https://github.com/eastmountyxz/NetworkSecuritySelf-study
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/fix-you/unc1e_web_note
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/ivanitlearning/CVE-2018-12613
[CVE-2018-12613: Modified standalone exploit ported for Python 3]
GitHub: https://github.com/jweny/pocassistdb
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/kyawthiha7/pentest-methodology
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/tdcoming/Vulnerability-engine
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/w181496/Web-CTF-Cheatsheet
[CVE-2018-12613]
GitHub: https://github.com/0x00-0x00/CVE-2018-12613
[CVE-2018-12613: PHPMyAdmin v4.8.0 and v.4.8.1 LFI exploit]
D2 Elliot: phpmyadmin_4.8.1_rce.html
[phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 RCE]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2018-12613
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	6.5 (Medium)
Impact Subscore:	6.4
Exploitability Subscore:	8.0
CVSS Temporal Score:	5.4 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	5.4 (Medium)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	8.8 (High)
Impact Subscore:	5.9
Exploitability Subscore:	2.8
CVSS Temporal Score:	8.2 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	8.2 (High)

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Plugin Source

#%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 70300
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include('deprecated_nasl_level.inc');
include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(110722);
  script_version("1.9");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2022/04/11");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2018-12613");
  script_bugtraq_id(104532);

  script_name(english:"phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote web server hosts a PHP application that is affected by
file inclusion and remote code execution vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"According to its self-reported version number, the phpMyAdmin
application hosted on the remote web server is 4.8.x prior to
4.8.2. It is, therefore, affected by the file inclusion and 
remote code execution vulnerabilities

Note that Nessus has not attempted to exploit these issues but has
instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to phpMyAdmin version 4.8.2 or later.
Alternatively, apply the patch referenced in the vendor advisory.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2018-12613");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"d2_elliot_name", value:"phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 RCE");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_d2_elliot", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'phpMyAdmin Authenticated Remote Code Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2018/06/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2018/06/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2018/06/27");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"potential_vulnerability", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"thorough_tests", value:"true");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2018-2022 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("phpMyAdmin_detect.nasl");
  script_require_keys("www/PHP", "installed_sw/phpMyAdmin", "Settings/ParanoidReport");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 80);

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");
include("install_func.inc");

if (report_paranoia < 2) audit(AUDIT_PARANOID);

appname = "phpMyAdmin";
get_install_count(app_name:appname, exit_if_zero:TRUE);

port = get_http_port(default:80, php:TRUE);
install = get_single_install(app_name:appname, port:port, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
dir = install['path'];
url = build_url(qs:dir, port:port);
version = install['version'];

if (version =~ "^4(\.8)?$") audit(AUDIT_VER_NOT_GRANULAR, appname, port, version);
if (version !~ "^4\.8\.[0-9]") audit(AUDIT_WEB_APP_NOT_INST, appname + " 4.8.x", port);

re = make_array(
  -2, "-beta(\d+)",
  -1, "-rc(\d+)"
);

# Affected version
# 4.8.x < 4.8.2
cut_off   = '4.8.0';
fixed_ver = '4.8.2';
if (ver_compare(ver:version, minver:cut_off, fix:fixed_ver, regexes:re) == -1)
{
  report =
    '\n  URL               : ' + url +
    '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
    '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fixed_ver +
    '\n';

  security_report_v4(port:port, severity:SECURITY_WARNING, extra:report);
}

else audit(AUDIT_WEB_APP_NOT_AFFECTED, appname, url, version);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select CGI abuses plugin family.
On the right side table select phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) plugin ID 110722.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

104532

See also:

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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file phpmyadmin_pmasa_2018_4.nasl version 1.9. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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phpMyAdmin 4.8.x < 4.8.2 Vulnerability (PMASA-2018-4) - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

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