Phpmyadmin Hacktricks: Patched ((link))

Furthermore, the team addressed the . These features were prime targets for Local File Inclusion, allowing attackers to read sensitive files like /etc/passwd . The modern patches implemented rigorous path normalization and open_basedir checks. The software now refuses to access files outside of the configured directories, locking the door on one of the oldest hacktricks in the book.

If you are using an older version (e.g., 4.0.x or 4.8.0), it is highly recommended to upgrade immediately.

| Vulnerability | Affected Versions | Patch Version | Remediation | |---------------|------------------|---------------|--------------| | CVE-2025-24529 (XSS - Insert tab) | 5.x < 5.2.2 | 5.2.2 | Upgrade to 5.2.2 or apply security backports | | CVE-2025-24530 (XSS - Check Tables) | 5.x < 5.2.2 | 5.2.2 | Upgrade to 5.2.2 | | CVE-2024-2961 (glibc/iconv buffer overflow) | All versions using vulnerable glibc | 5.2.2 + glibc update | Upgrade phpMyAdmin and system glibc | | CVE-2018-12613 (LFI) | 4.8.0, 4.8.1 | 4.8.2 | Upgrade to version 4.8.2+ or migrate to 5.x | | CVE-2009-1151 (setup.php RCE) | 2.11.x < 2.11.9.5, 3.x < 3.1.3.1 | 2.11.9.5, 3.1.3.1 | Upgrade immediately or remove setup.php | | auth_type=config misconfiguration | All versions | N/A | Change auth_type to 'cookie' and set proper passwords | | AllowNoPassword bypass | Versions < 2026 patches | Latest distribution update | Upgrade phpMyAdmin and PHP environment | phpmyadmin hacktricks patched

This is the ultimate goal for an attacker, allowing them to run arbitrary commands on the server.

The information below aims to guide you through securing phpMyAdmin and patching common vulnerabilities, reflecting the kind of content you might find on HackTricks, but focused on mitigation and security enhancement. Furthermore, the team addressed the

Attackers would run a SQL query like SELECT ''; , which gets saved into a session file on the server. They then used the LFI bug to execute that file.

The response from the security community was immediate. Security researchers and administrators took to social media and online forums to spread the word about the patch. The phpMyAdmin team also released a security advisory, detailing the vulnerability and the patch. The software now refuses to access files outside

Forgetting to change default passwords during initial setups allows instant access to the database dashboard.

Essential reading for defenders, but a sobering reminder that “patched” is a verb, not a permanent state.

Ensure the database user does not have the privilege unless absolutely necessary.