Vulnerability Description
phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows database users with CREATE privilege to inject script via unescaped table names in DesignerHistory.display(). Attackers can create a table whose name contains HTML markup that executes in another user's session when they add a condition on it in Designer query mode.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://abraxaslabs.tech/research/phpmyadmin-vqb-xss
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
- https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/blob/RELEASE_5_2_3/js/src/designer/hist
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyadmin-through-5.2.3-stored-xss-via-des
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-119563?
CVE-2026-119563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows database users with CREATE privilege to inject script via unescaped table names in DesignerHistory.display(). ...
How severe is CVE-2026-119563?
CVE-2026-119563 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-2026-119563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.