CVE-2016-9865: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9865: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin.

An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. Due to a bug in serialized string parsing, it was possible to bypass the protection offered by PMA_safeUnserialize() function. 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

Older phpMyAdmin releases could mishandle serialized data and bypass a protection function. Organizations still running these legacy branches should treat this as a web administration exposure, especially if phpMyAdmin is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is limited to environments running the listed outdated phpMyAdmin branches. Risk is higher where phpMyAdmin is internet-accessible or broadly reachable internally. The source bundle does not identify affected downstream packages beyond advisory references. Prioritize remediation where phpMyAdmin manages production databases or is reachable from untrusted networks. This is an older vulnerability, but legacy admin tools often persist unnoticed and can create disproportionate operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.6.x to 4.6.5 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.4.x to 4.4.15.9 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.0.x to 4.0.10.18 or later..

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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[debian-lts-announce] 20180706 [SECURITY] [DLA 1415-1] phpmyadmin security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-70CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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