CVE-2009-4605

CVE-2009-4605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

scripts/setup.php (aka the setup script) in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 calls the unserialize function on the values of the (1) configuration and (2) v[0] parameters, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4605?
scripts/setup.php (aka the setup script) in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 calls the unserialize function on the values of the (1) configuration and (2) v[0] parameters, which might allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-4605?
CVE-2009-4605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4605 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-2009-4605?
CVE-2009-4605 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4605?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4605 published?
CVE-2009-4605 was published on 2010-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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