CVE-2019-6799:An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.5. When the AllowArbitraryServer configuration setting is set to true, with the use of a rogue MySQL server, an attacker can read any file on the server that the web server's user can access. This is related to the mysql.allow_local_infile PHP configuration, and the inadvertent ignoring of "options(MYSQLI_OPT_LOCAL_INFILE" calls.

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An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.5. When the AllowArbitraryServer configuration setting is set to true, with the use of a rogue MySQL server, an attacker can read any file on the server that the web server's user can access. This is related to the mysql.allow_local_infile PHP configuration, and the inadvertent ignoring of "options(MYSQLI_OPT_LOCAL_INFILE" calls.

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  6. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  11. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  12. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  13. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  14. Construction
    Construction
  15. Information
    Information
  16. Mining
    Mining
  17. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  18. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  19. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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