CVE-2016-9859: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9859: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a crafted request parameter value it is possible to initiate a denial of service attack in import feature. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5), 4.4.x versions (prior to 4.4.15.9), and 4.0.x versions (prior to 4.0.10.18) are affected.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

phpMyAdmin versions listed in the sources can be disrupted through a crafted request parameter in the import feature. This is an availability issue, not described as data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether vulnerable phpMyAdmin instances are still deployed and reachable by users or the internet. Exposure is most likely where legacy phpMyAdmin deployments remain installed, especially versions in the affected 4.6.x, 4.4.x, or 4.0.x branches. Risk increases if the phpMyAdmin interface is broadly reachable. The source bundle does not identify specific operating systems, cloud services, or downstream products beyond phpMyAdmin and Gentoo packaging guidance. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with moderate urgency. It is not supported as actively exploited in the provided evidence, but phpMyAdmin is a sensitive administrative interface and affected versions are old. Prioritize internet-reachable or shared-hosting instances first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.6.5, 4.4.15.9, 4.0.10.18, or later supported releases.; Review phpMyAdmin PMASA-2016-65 for vendor-specific remediation details.; Apply Gentoo GLSA-201701-32 guidance where Gentoo packages are used..

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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GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-65CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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