CVE-2015-8669: libraries/config/messages.inc.php in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.12, 4.4.x before 4.4.15.2, and 4.5.x be...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a phpMyAdmin information disclosure issue. A remote request can cause an error message that reveals the server's full filesystem path. That is not direct database compromise, but it can help attackers map the environment and support follow-on attacks against exposed phpMyAdmin installations. Exposure is most likely where phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible or reachable by untrusted users and runs one of the affected version branches. The bundle does not identify other affected products beyond phpMyAdmin. Prioritize routine remediation, especially for internet-facing phpMyAdmin. This is lower urgency than code execution or authentication bypass, but avoid leaving it exposed because it can improve attacker reconnaissance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.0.10.12, 4.4.15.2, 4.5.3.1, or later fixed releases.; Apply operating-system vendor updates where phpMyAdmin is distro-packaged.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks or authenticated administrative paths..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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