CVE-2023-25727 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Q: What is CVE-2023-25727?

CVE-2023-25727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger XSS by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-25727?

CVE-2023-25727 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2023-25727?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.

Vulnerability Description

In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger XSS by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	< 4.9.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2023-1/PatchVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/04/msg00016.html
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2023-1/PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-25727?

CVE-2023-25727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). In phpMyAdmin before 4.9.11 and 5.x before 5.2.1, an authenticated user can trigger XSS by uploading a crafted .sql file through the drag-and-drop interface.

How severe is CVE-2023-25727?

CVE-2023-25727 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-25727?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.