Vulnerability in Phpmyadmin

CVE-2016-1927

The suggestPassword function in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.13, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3, and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 relies on the Math.random JavaScript function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute-force approach.

EPSS: 0.027 (84.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

  • Phpmyadmin — versions 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.10
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1927?
CVE-2016-1927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin, classified under CWE-254. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-02-20.
How severe is CVE-2016-1927?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.