CVE-2008-7252

CVE-2008-7252 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

libraries/File.class.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 uses predictable filenames for temporary files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7252?
libraries/File.class.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 uses predictable filenames for temporary files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-7252?
CVE-2008-7252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7252 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7252?
CVE-2008-7252 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7252?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7252 published?
CVE-2008-7252 was published on 2010-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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