CVE-2008-3456

CVE-2008-3456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-59
• Affected product: Phpmyadmin
• Published: 2008-08-04
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpMyAdmin before 2.11.8 does not sufficiently prevent its pages from using frames that point to pages in other domains, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct spoofing or phishing activities via a cross-site framing attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3456?

phpMyAdmin before 2.11.8 does not sufficiently prevent its pages from using frames that point to pages in other domains, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct spoofing or phishing activities via a cross-site framing attack.

How severe is CVE-2008-3456?

CVE-2008-3456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3456?

CVE-2008-3456 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3456?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3456 published?

CVE-2008-3456 was published on 2008-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00002.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31263
• http://secunia.com/advisories/31312
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32834
• http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1641
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:202
• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2008-6
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30420
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2226/references
• http://yehg.net/lab/pr0js/advisories/Cross-Site_Framing_inphpMyAdmin2.11.7.pdf
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44050
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg01239.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg01316.html

Affected products (42)

• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.10.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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