CVE-2020-10802: In phpMyAdmin 4.x before 4.9.5 and 5.x before 5.0.2, a SQL injection vulnerability has been discovered wher...

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phpMyAdmin had a SQL injection flaw in specific search handling. An attacker first needs influence over a database or table name, then a user must run certain search actions against that malicious object. This is narrower than a direct unauthenticated web attack, but phpMyAdmin often has powerful database access, so exposed outdated instances deserve prompt attention. Exposure is most likely where phpMyAdmin 4.x or 5.x remains below the fixed versions, especially if users can create or influence database/table names and privileged users perform table search operations. Treat as a targeted but important remediation item. Prioritize internet-accessible phpMyAdmin, shared database environments, and instances used by privileged administrators. No active exploitation is shown in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpMyAdmin 4.x to 4.9.5 or later.; Upgrade phpMyAdmin 5.x to 5.0.2 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, openSUSE, or Fedora phpMyAdmin security updates..

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Jun 6, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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