CVE-2016-2562 | Date: (C)2016-03-10 (M)2023-12-22 |
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.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V3 Severity: | CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 6.8 | CVSS Score : 5.8 |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Exploit Score: 8.6 |
Impact Score: 4.0 | Impact Score: 4.9 |
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CVSS V3 Metrics: | CVSS V2 Metrics: |
Attack Vector: NETWORK | Access Vector: NETWORK |
Attack Complexity: HIGH | Access Complexity: MEDIUM |
Privileges Required: NONE | Authentication: NONE |
User Interaction: NONE | Confidentiality: PARTIAL |
Scope: CHANGED | Integrity: PARTIAL |
Confidentiality: NONE | Availability: NONE |
Integrity: HIGH | |
Availability: NONE | |
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