Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2012-5469

Portable phpMyAdmin <= 1.3.0 - Authentication Bypass

The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct request to wp-content/plugins/portable-phpmyadmin/wp-pma-mod.

Quick Answer

CVE-2012-5469 is a high severity with CVSS 7.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Portable phpMyAdmin. It affects Versions up to 1.3.0 and is fixed in 1.3.1.

Published
Aug 01, 2014
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
portable-phpmyadmin
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.3.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2012-5469 is tracked for the Plugin Portable phpMyAdmin as high severity with CVSS 7.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.3.0. Update Portable phpMyAdmin to 1.3.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.3.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.3.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2012-5469
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Identifier strength
CVE-2012-5469

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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.3.0

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
1.3.1

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.3.0.

Step 2

Confirm Portable phpMyAdmin is updated to 1.3.1 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
portable-phpmyadmin View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2012-5469
Patched Versions
1.3.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.3.0
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