Vulnerability Description
phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL by bypassing CSRF token checks on non-AJAX POST requests. Attackers can lure authenticated victims into submitting cross-site POSTs carrying sql_query to /sql or /database/sql, running SQL with the victim's database privileges under http or config authentication.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/phpmyadmin-csrf-sql
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/libraries/classes/Co
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/910322373f14ed4601c85234858f630f
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/d1e2b54b530685c24dd91181b9f64a5a
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/pull/20569
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyadmin-through-5.2.3-csrf-token-bypass-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119426?
CVE-2026-119426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL by bypassing CSRF token checks on non-AJAX POST requests. Attackers c...
How severe is CVE-2026-119426?
CVE-2026-119426 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.