CVE-2008-4096

CVE-2008-4096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

libraries/database_interface.lib.php in phpMyAdmin before 2.11.9.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a request to server_databases.php with a sort_by parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4096?
libraries/database_interface.lib.php in phpMyAdmin before 2.11.9.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a request to server_databases.php with a sort_by parameter containing PHP sequences, which are processed by create_function.
How severe is CVE-2008-4096?
CVE-2008-4096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-4096 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4096?
CVE-2008-4096 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4096?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4096 published?
CVE-2008-4096 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (52)

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