Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an authenticated XSS flaw in phpMyAdmin. A logged-in user could create or use a specially named table so hide or unhide actions cause script or HTML to run in another user's browser. The concern is abuse inside a database administration interface, especially where phpMyAdmin is shared or internet-accessible. Exposure is limited to environments running the listed phpMyAdmin 4.1.x or 4.2.x versions where users can authenticate and perform table-related actions. Risk rises when phpMyAdmin is shared by multiple users, exposed beyond trusted admin networks, or used with privileged database accounts. Treat this as a targeted administration-surface risk, not a confirmed active emergency. Prioritize patching any exposed or shared phpMyAdmin instance because successful XSS in a database admin console can affect privileged sessions and operational trust. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.1.x to 4.1.14.1 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.2.x to 4.2.4 or later.; Review phpMyAdmin PMASA-2014-3 and distribution advisories for packaged fixes..
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- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/daa98d0c7ed24b529dc5df0d5905873acd0b00beCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/d4f754c937f9e2c0beadff5b2e38215dde1d6a79CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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