CVE-2018-10188: phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 before 4.8.0-1 has CSRF, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements, related...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 before 4.8.0-1. A malicious site could abuse a logged-in phpMyAdmin user’s browser to trigger SQL actions without intended consent, potentially changing or damaging database data within that user’s privileges. Exposure is most likely where phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 is deployed and administrators access it through a browser. Risk is higher if phpMyAdmin is reachable from untrusted networks or used by high-privilege database accounts. Treat as urgent for any environment still running phpMyAdmin 4.8.0, especially where it can administer production databases. The business risk is unauthorized database change through administrator browser interaction. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.8.0 to 4.8.0-1 or later per vendor guidance.; Restrict phpMyAdmin access to trusted networks or administrative VPNs.; Review database account privileges used through phpMyAdmin..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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