HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-1000499
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CVE-2017-1000499

CWE-352Published: January 3, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

phpMyAdmin versions 4.7.x (prior to 4.7.6.1/4.7.7) are vulnerable to a CSRF weakness. By deceiving a user to click on a crafted URL, it is possible to perform harmful database operations such as deleting records, dropping/truncating tables etc.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-1000499 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-1000499. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

phpmyadmin1 product(s)
phpmyadmin
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://cyberworldmirror.com/vulnerability-phpmyadmin-lets-attacker-perform-drop-table-single-click/
PATCHhttps://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2017-9/
PATCHhttp://cyberworldmirror.com/vulnerability-phpmyadmin-lets-attacker-perform-drop-table-single-click/
PATCHhttps://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2017-9/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040163
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45284/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040163
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45284/

All References (8)

→
http://cyberworldmirror.com/vulnerability-phpmyadmin-lets-attacker-perform-drop-table-single-click/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040163Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45284/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2017-9/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://cyberworldmirror.com/vulnerability-phpmyadmin-lets-attacker-perform-drop-table-single-click/Exploit · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040163Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45284/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2017-9/Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-1000499
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 3, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-1000499 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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