Vulnerability Description
phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject SQL by supplying unescaped col_extra and col_attribute values to /database/central-columns. Attackers can inject SQL into pma__central_columns INSERT and UPDATE queries run with controluser privileges, reading or modifying other users' configuration-storage data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/phpmyadmin-pmadb-central-sqli
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/libraries/classes/Da
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/libraries/classes/Da
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyadmin-through-5.2.3-sql-injection-via-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119562?
CVE-2026-119562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject SQL by supplying unescaped col_extra and col_attribute values to /database/central-columns. A...
How severe is CVE-2026-119562?
CVE-2026-119562 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-2026-119562?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.