Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a critical phpMyAdmin flaw that can let an unauthenticated remote attacker inject PHP code into a configuration file through setup.php. For exposed legacy phpMyAdmin installations, compromise could mean full loss of database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CISA KEV listing means defenders should treat any reachable vulnerable instance as urgent. Exposure is most likely on old, unmaintained phpMyAdmin deployments, especially if setup.php is reachable from the Internet or shared admin networks. The bundle’s affected CPE data is incomplete, so confirm by product version and exposed path rather than relying only on scanner CPE matching. Prioritize immediate remediation for any Internet-reachable or production-adjacent phpMyAdmin instance. This is unauthenticated remote code injection, has a critical CVSS score, and is listed by CISA as known exploited. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 2.11.9.5, 3.1.3.1, or a later supported release.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, SUSE, Mandriva, or vendor package advisories where used.; Remove or restrict access to setup.php on any exposed phpMyAdmin instance..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 8921CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2009-1151CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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