CVE-2019-25453

CVE-2019-25453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmoadmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the newdb parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with JavaScript payloads in the newdb parameter of moadmin.php to execute arbitrary code in users' browsers when they visit the malicious link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-25453?
phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the newdb parameter. Attackers can craft URLs with JavaScript payloads in the newdb parameter of moadmin.php to execute arbitrary code in users' browsers when they visit the malicious link.
How severe is CVE-2019-25453?
CVE-2019-25453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-25453 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-25453?
CVE-2019-25453 affects Phpmoadmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25453?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2019-25453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2019-25453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-19590.
When was CVE-2019-25453 published?
CVE-2019-25453 was published on 2026-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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