| CVE | Impact | Fixed in |
|-----|--------|----------|
| CVE-2016-5734 | Brute force using $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] | 4.6.3 |
| CVE-2018-12613 | File inclusion via target=db_sql.php?/../../ | 4.8.1 |
| CVE-2019-12922 | CSRF + RCE | 4.9.0.1 |
Check $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] = true; in config.inc.php – allows attacker to connect to external MySQL servers. phpmyadmin hacktricks
phpMyAdmin is a powerful tool but can become an easy attack vector when exposed, misconfigured, or unpatched. Combining network restrictions, least-privilege database design, strong authentication, diligent patching, and continuous monitoring significantly reduces risk. Administrators should treat phpMyAdmin as a high-risk administration interface and apply defense-in-depth controls accordingly. | CVE | Impact | Fixed in |
phpMyAdmin is a PHP application providing browser-based database administration. Its ubiquity and default configurations make it a frequent target for attackers seeking database access, data exfiltration, or pivots into application infrastructure. This paper outlines common vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, examples of exploitation approaches, indicators of compromise (IoCs), and concrete mitigations. examples of exploitation approaches