Security readout for executives and security teams
phpMyAdmin 4.6.x before 4.6.5 allowed a crafted login request to inject BBCode into the login page. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details beyond the fixed version, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where phpMyAdmin 4.6.x is deployed, especially if the login page is reachable by users or the internet. The bundle names no other products or packaged versions except Gentoo advisory coverage. Prioritize cleanup where phpMyAdmin is internet-facing or supports sensitive databases. The issue is old and not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but unsupported vulnerable versions should be removed from production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.6.x installations to 4.6.5 or later.; Review phpMyAdmin vendor advisory PMASA-2016-67 for authoritative remediation details.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks where operationally feasible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-67CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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