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CVE-2014-125094: phpMiniAdmin cross site scripting

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpMiniAdmin up to 1.8.120510. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.9.140405 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-225001 was assigned to this vulnerability.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

phpMiniAdmin versions up to 1.8.120510 have a remotely reachable cross-site scripting weakness. An authenticated user could influence page content in a way that affects integrity, but the sources do not identify the exact function. Upgrading to 1.9.140405 is the named fix.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate hygiene issue, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize remediation where phpMiniAdmin is internet-reachable, used by multiple administrators, or present in sensitive database administration paths.

Technical view

CVE-2014-125094 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting issue in phpMiniAdmin 1.8.120510 and earlier. The CVSS 2.0 vector is AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N, indicating network access, low complexity, single authentication, partial integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running phpMiniAdmin 1.8.120510 or earlier, especially where the phpMiniAdmin web interface is reachable by authenticated users. The source bundle provides no CPEs or deployment-specific indicators.

Exploitation context

The vulnerability can be launched remotely, but authentication is required by the CVSS vector. CISA KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation or provide public exploit evidence.

Researcher notes

The public description does not identify the affected function or parameter, so validation should focus on version confirmation and access exposure. Do not assume broader phpMiniAdmin versions or exploitability beyond the cited affected release and fixed version.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade phpMiniAdmin to version 1.9.140405 or later.
  • Remove phpMiniAdmin if it is no longer operationally required.
  • Restrict phpMiniAdmin access to trusted administrators and trusted networks.
  • Review vendor and CVE guidance for any newer maintenance recommendations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all phpMiniAdmin deployments and record installed versions.
  • Confirm no instance is running version 1.8.120510 or earlier.
  • Verify access requires authentication and is restricted to approved users.
  • Review application logs for unusual script-like input or unexpected admin activity.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 2.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 2.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 2.0 vector shape for CVE-2014-125094Access VectorAccess ComplexityAuthenticationConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocal
Access Complexity
LowMediumHigh
Authentication
NoneSingleMultiple
Confidentiality Impact
CompletePartialNone
Integrity Impact
CompletePartialNone
Availability Impact
CompletePartialNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aphpMiniAdmin1.8.120510Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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