CVE-2005-2869

CVE-2005-2869 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Username to libraries/auth/cookie.auth.lib.php or (2) the error parameter to error.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2869?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpMyAdmin before 2.6.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the Username to libraries/auth/cookie.auth.lib.php or (2) the error parameter to error.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-2869?
CVE-2005-2869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2869 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2869?
CVE-2005-2869 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 46 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2869?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2869 published?
CVE-2005-2869 was published on 2005-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (46)

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