CVE-2012-5469: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5469: The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication...

The Portable phpMyAdmin plugin before 1.3.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain phpMyAdmin console access via a direct request to wp-content/plugins/portable-phpmyadmin/wp-pma-mod.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects the Portable phpMyAdmin WordPress plugin before version 1.3.1. A remote attacker could bypass the plugin’s authentication gate and reach the phpMyAdmin console, creating a serious risk to website database confidentiality and integrity. Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed Portable phpMyAdmin before 1.3.1 and left the vulnerable plugin reachable from the web. This is most likely on legacy or unmaintained WordPress deployments. Treat this as high priority on any internet-facing legacy WordPress estate. Database console exposure can become a business-impacting data breach even though the sources do not confirm current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Portable phpMyAdmin to version 1.3.1 or later if still used.; Remove the plugin if phpMyAdmin is not required inside WordPress.; Restrict administrative database tooling from public internet access..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 20, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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