Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects older phpMyAdmin deployments and can lead to remote code execution, but only when the underlying PHP installation has the dbase extension enabled. The practical urgency is highest for internet-facing phpMyAdmin systems or shared administration hosts still running the affected branches. Exposure is most likely in legacy phpMyAdmin installations from the 4.0, 4.4, or 4.6 branches, especially if reachable over the internet and paired with PHP dbase support. Systems without the dbase extension are not described as affected by the source bundle. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure cleanup item, especially for public-facing phpMyAdmin. The issue is old, but remote code execution in an administrative database interface can carry major impact if unpatched systems remain online. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.6.4, 4.4.15.8, 4.0.10.17, or later supported vendor packages.; Check phpMyAdmin PMASA-2016-56 and Gentoo GLSA-201701-32 for vendor-specific guidance.; Disable the PHP dbase extension where it is not operationally required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-56CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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