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CVE-2016-2562

The checkHTTP function in libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 does not verify X.509 certificates from api.github.com SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof these servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

  • Published: Mar 1, 2016
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2016-2562
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.8
  • AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

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