CVE-2016-6628: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6628: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An attacker may be able to trigger a user to download a specially crafted malicious SVG file. 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

CVE-2016-6628 affects older phpMyAdmin releases. The reported issue could let an attacker cause a user to download a specially crafted malicious SVG file. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, impact depth, or active exploitation evidence, so urgency depends on whether legacy phpMyAdmin is still present. Exposure is most likely in environments still running old phpMyAdmin 4.6, 4.4, or 4.0 branches, including distribution-packaged instances covered by Gentoo or Debian advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless old phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible or used by privileged administrators. Prioritize confirmation and upgrade because phpMyAdmin often protects sensitive database operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin beyond the affected versions named in the CVE record.; Apply distribution security updates for phpMyAdmin where managed by the operating system.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted administrators and networks..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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-2016-51CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
[debian-lts-announce] 20190617 [SECURITY] [DLA 1821-1] phpmyadmin security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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