CVE-2011-4107

CVE-2011-4107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
• CVSS v2: 4.3
• EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-611
• Affected product: Phpmyadmin
• Published: 2011-11-17
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The simplexml_load_string function in the XML import plug-in (libraries/import/xml.php) in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.7.1 and 3.3.x before 3.3.10.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via XML data containing external entity references, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4107?

The simplexml_load_string function in the XML import plug-in (libraries/import/xml.php) in phpMyAdmin 3.4.x before 3.4.7.1 and 3.3.x before 3.3.10.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via XML data containing external entity references, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack.

How severe is CVE-2011-4107?

CVE-2011-4107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2011-4107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4107?

CVE-2011-4107 primarily affects Phpmyadmin. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4107?

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

When was CVE-2011-4107 published?

CVE-2011-4107 was published on 2011-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069625.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069635.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-November/069649.html
• http://osvdb.org/76798
• http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/106511/phpmyadmin-fileread.txt
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Nov/21
• http://secunia.com/advisories/46447
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8533
• http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2391
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:198
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/03/3
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/03/5
• http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2011-17.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50497
• http://www.wooyun.org/bugs/wooyun-2010-03185
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=751112
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71108

Affected products (5)

• cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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