How severe is CVE-2012-5159?

CVE-2012-5159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5159?

CVE-2012-5159 affects Phpmyadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5159?

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-2012-5159 published?

CVE-2012-5159 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5159

CVE-2012-5159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyadmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 75% places it in the 99th 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: 75% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpmyadmin
Published: 2012-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5159?: phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-5159?: CVE-2012-5159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 75% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5159?: CVE-2012-5159 affects Phpmyadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5159?: 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-2012-5159 published?: CVE-2012-5159 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:phpmyadmin:3.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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