CVE-2016-9860: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9860: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. An unauthenticated user can execute a denial of service attack when phpMyAdmin is running with $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer']=true. 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

This phpMyAdmin flaw can let an unauthenticated person cause denial of service when a risky configuration option is enabled. The issue is limited to older 4.6.x, 4.4.x, and 4.0.x release lines before the fixed versions named by phpMyAdmin. Exposure is most likely on internet-accessible phpMyAdmin deployments running the affected versions with AllowArbitraryServer enabled. Systems without that configuration are not described as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for legacy phpMyAdmin deployments. Prioritize remediation where phpMyAdmin is internet-facing or supports critical database administration workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin to 4.6.5, 4.4.15.9, 4.0.10.18, or later supported releases.; Disable $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] unless the business explicitly requires it.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks or authenticated administrative paths..

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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