CVE-2012-5159
phpMyAdmin Trojan Horse Cesare
Description
phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 25, 2012, 10:55 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 11, 2025, 12:51 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Remove the affected phpMyAdmin install and conduct a full security review of the web server, as it may have been compromised. Use only a trusted mirror to download the application again.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2012-5159 has a 4 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE-2012-5159 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/562 Added Reference http://sourceforge.net/blog/phpmyadmin-back-door/ Added Reference http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-5.php Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55672 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 26, 2012
Action Type Old Value New Value
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
87.94 }} 1.60%
score
0.99449
percentile