CVE-2016-9861: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

Security readout for executives and security teams

phpMyAdmin had a flaw in URL whitelist matching, allowing the protection to be bypassed in specific older branches. This matters most where phpMyAdmin is still exposed or maintained from legacy packages. The bundle does not define downstream impact beyond the whitelist bypass. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running affected phpMyAdmin versions, especially internet-accessible or shared administrative deployments. Current package status must be verified locally because the bundle lists historical fixed version boundaries, not present asset inventory. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless phpMyAdmin is externally reachable or used in a sensitive database administration path. Prioritize confirmed affected instances, especially unmanaged or internet-facing systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin beyond the affected branch fixed versions.; Apply distribution security updates from Gentoo, Debian, or your package source.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks and authenticated administrators..

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

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