Security readout for executives and security teams
phpMyAdmin could mishandle a security token in a return URL when PHP uses a non-default argument separator. This affects older 4.6, 4.4, and 4.0 branches. The sources do not provide a severity score or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to deployments running affected phpMyAdmin branches with a non-default arg_separator configuration. Internet-exposed phpMyAdmin administration portals raise business risk because phpMyAdmin usually protects database administration access. Prioritize remediation where phpMyAdmin is internet-facing or supports sensitive database administration. The issue is older and lacks supplied exploitation evidence, but affected admin tooling can create meaningful 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..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2016-71CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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