CVE-2014-9219: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the redirection feature in url.php in phpMyAdmin 4.2.x before 4...

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This is a cross-site scripting flaw in phpMyAdmin’s redirect handling. An attacker could craft a link that causes script or HTML to run in a user’s browser when the vulnerable phpMyAdmin url.php feature processes the url parameter. Business impact is mainly account/session risk for exposed or widely used admin panels. Exposure is limited to organizations still running phpMyAdmin 4.2.x before 4.2.13.1, especially if the interface is reachable by untrusted users or administrators browse attacker-controlled links while authenticated. Treat this as a targeted admin-surface cleanup item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize internet-facing phpMyAdmin first because compromise of administrator browser sessions can create broader operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.2.x installations to 4.2.13.1 or later.; Apply distribution vendor updates where phpMyAdmin is packaged by the operating system.; Review the phpMyAdmin PMASA-2014-18 advisory for vendor-specific guidance..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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