CVE-2016-6609: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6609: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. A specially crafted database name could be used to run arbitrary PHP commands through the array export feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.4), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.8), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.17) are affected.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability lets a specially crafted phpMyAdmin database name lead to arbitrary PHP command execution through the array export feature. That can become serious if an affected phpMyAdmin instance is reachable and usable by an attacker or compromised account. Exposure is most likely in legacy phpMyAdmin deployments still running the affected 4.6.x, 4.4.x, or 4.0.x branches. Risk increases where phpMyAdmin is network-accessible and users can interact with database export functionality. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure issue. The vulnerability is old, fixed, and tied to administrative database tooling, so remaining exposure usually signals unmanaged systems or outdated packages that need prompt cleanup. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.6.x to 4.6.4 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.4.x to 4.4.15.8 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.0.x to 4.0.10.17 or later..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2016, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-32CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
[debian-lts-announce] 20180706 [SECURITY] [DLA 1415-1] phpmyadmin security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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