CVE-2016-2562: The checkHTTP function in libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 does not verify X.5...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older phpMyAdmin 4.5.x releases could trust a spoofed api.github.com connection because certificate verification was not performed correctly. An attacker positioned on the network could impersonate that service and potentially capture sensitive information. The sources identify phpMyAdmin versions before 4.5.5.1 as affected. Exposure is limited to environments still running phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1. Risk depends on whether the vulnerable outbound HTTPS path to api.github.com is used and whether an attacker can intercept network traffic. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected versions remain in production. Prioritize faster remediation for administrative phpMyAdmin systems reachable over shared, hostile, or weakly controlled networks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.5.5.1 or a later vendor-supported release.; Apply relevant Fedora or distribution security packages where phpMyAdmin is OS-managed.; Restrict administrative phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks and administrators..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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