PhpMyAdmin Scripts/setup.php Deserialization Vulnerability

By
Anandhu K A
Published on
01 Oct 2021
Vulnerability

Due to a static code injection vulnerability in setup.php, remote attackers can inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the save action in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.5 and 3.x before 3.1.3.1.

Mitigation / Precaution

In order to patch this vulnerability, please install the official patch PhpMyAdmin made available for supported, vulnerable instances.

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Written by
Anandhu K A
Anandhu K A
Lead Engineer
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