CVE-2016-9854: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9854: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. By calling some scripts that are part of phpMyAdmin in an unexpected way, it is possible to trigger phpMyAdmin to display a PHP error message which contains the full path of the directory where phpMyAdmin is installed. During an execution timeout in the export functionality, the errors containing the full path of the directory of phpMyAdmin are written to the export file. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), and 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9) are affected. This CVE is for the json_decode issue.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-9854 is an information disclosure issue in phpMyAdmin. Certain unexpected script calls can make phpMyAdmin reveal the full server-side install path in PHP errors, including inside export files during timeout conditions. This does not show direct code execution in the supplied sources, but it can give attackers useful environment detail. Exposure is limited to organizations running phpMyAdmin 4.6.x before 4.6.5 or 4.4.x before 4.4.15.9, especially where phpMyAdmin is reachable by untrusted users or exported files are shared or stored where others can read them. Treat this as a low-urgency but worthwhile hygiene fix. It is an old information disclosure flaw, not a sourced active-exploitation emergency. Prioritize upgrades if phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible, handles sensitive administration, or remains on the affected legacy branches. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.6.x installations to 4.6.5 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.4.x installations to 4.4.15.9 or later.; Review the phpMyAdmin PMASA-2016-63 advisory for vendor-specific guidance..

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-2016-63CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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