Vulnerability Description
phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted index or value parameters with operation=save_setting_value to /database/designer to overwrite other users' designer settings or run controluser subqueries.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/phpmyadmin-designer-json-sqli
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/libraries/classes/Da
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/8d1244a72b3be073418e0e08f6f55068
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/ec0c6d8394b70d67798f38b645e39c26
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/pull/18698
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyadmin-through-5.2.3-sql-injection-via-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119427?
CVE-2026-119427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2026-119427?
CVE-2026-119427 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.