phpMyAdmin is prone to a backdoor vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Successful attacks will compromise the affected application. phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2 is vulnerable other versions may also be affected.

The vendor released an update. Please see the references for details.

• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/
• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2012-5.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55672

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Updated on 2015-03-25