Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old phpMyAdmin cross-site scripting issue affecting versions before 2.11.7 under specific server conditions. If exposed, an attacker could inject script or HTML into an administrator-facing database tool. The main business concern is account/session compromise or misleading administrative content in legacy deployments. Exposure is most likely on legacy phpMyAdmin installations older than 2.11.7, especially if reachable over the internet and configured with register_globals enabled while .htaccess protections are not applied. Modern maintained phpMyAdmin deployments are less likely to match these conditions. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected phpMyAdmin instance is internet-facing or used to administer sensitive databases. Prioritize removal, upgrade, or network restriction for any matching deployment. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to a vendor-supported release newer than the affected range.; Confirm PHP register_globals is disabled wherever legacy PHP remains in use.; Ensure web server configuration applies phpMyAdmin .htaccess protections where relevant..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- phpmyadmin-libraryfiles-xss(43320)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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