Vulnerability Description
phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger outbound connections via setup/validate.php, which lacks the setup-disabled guard. Attackers can POST attacker-chosen host and port values reaching Validator::testDBConnection() to open MySQL-protocol connections and probe internal ports using returned error messages.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/phpmyadmin-setup-validate
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/libraries/classes/Co
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/setup/validate.php#L
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/126ac3ac5662ed3171ef3646636348fa
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/510e442593af5d4702bbb46cdb45ad51
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/pull/19156
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyadmin-through-5.2.3-ssrf-via-setup-val
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119428?
CVE-2026-119428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger outbound connections via setup/validate.php, which lacks the setup-disabl...
How severe is CVE-2026-119428?
CVE-2026-119428 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-119428?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.