How severe is CVE-2009-1285?

CVE-2009-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1285 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-2009-1285?

CVE-2009-1285 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1285?

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-2009-1285 published?

CVE-2009-1285 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1285

CVE-2009-1285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpmyadmin
Published: 2009-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Static code injection vulnerability in the getConfigFile function in setup/lib/ConfigFile.class.php in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.1.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into configuration files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1285?: Static code injection vulnerability in the getConfigFile function in setup/lib/ConfigFile.class.php in phpMyAdmin 3.x before 3.1.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into configuration files.
How severe is CVE-2009-1285?: CVE-2009-1285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1285 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-2009-1285?: CVE-2009-1285 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1285?: 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-2009-1285 published?: CVE-2009-1285 was published on 2009-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.3:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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