CVE-2012-4219: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4219: show_config_errors.php in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive infor...

show_config_errors.php in phpMyAdmin 3.5.x before 3.5.2.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request, which reveals the installation path in an error message, related to lack of inclusion of the common.inc.php library file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older phpMyAdmin issue can expose the server installation path when a specific script is requested directly. The disclosed path is not database access by itself, but it can help attackers map the environment and chain later attacks. Exposure is most likely on internet- or intranet-accessible phpMyAdmin 3.5.x deployments that have not been updated to 3.5.2.1 or later. Treat this as a low-priority legacy exposure unless phpMyAdmin is publicly reachable or part of a broader outdated admin stack. Fix during routine vulnerability remediation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 3.5.x deployments to 3.5.2.1 or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates where phpMyAdmin is vendor-packaged.; Review PMASA-2012-3 and vendor advisories for environment-specific guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 21, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/0f0c2f1e2b3ece41cc1bb99a9931c8fcc7c917bcCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
openSUSE-SU-2012:1062CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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