CVE-2011-0987

CVE-2011-0987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Phpmyadmin
• Published: 2011-02-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The PMA_Bookmark_get function in libraries/bookmark.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.11.3, and 3.3.x before 3.3.9.2, does not properly restrict bookmark queries, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to trigger another user's execution of a SQL query by creating a bookmark.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0987?

The PMA_Bookmark_get function in libraries/bookmark.lib.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.11.3, and 3.3.x before 3.3.9.2, does not properly restrict bookmark queries, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to trigger another user's execution of a SQL query by creating a bookmark.

How severe is CVE-2011-0987?

CVE-2011-0987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0987 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-2011-0987?

CVE-2011-0987 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0987?

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

When was CVE-2011-0987 published?

CVE-2011-0987 was published on 2011-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/054349.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/054355.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/054525.html
• http://phpmyadmin.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a5464b4daff0059cdf8c9e5f4d54a80e2dd2a5b0
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43324
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43391
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43478
• http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2167
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:026
• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-2.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46359
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0381
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0385
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0409
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0512
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0570
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65390

Affected products (69)

• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:2.11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:2.11.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:2.11.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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