CVE-2009-1151
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitStatic code injection vulnerability in setup.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.5 and 3.x before 3.1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the save action.
Published Mar 26, 2009 · Updated Aug 13, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1151
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-1151 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Phpmyadmin, Debian Linux.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 29, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Phpmyadmin 4:2.11.8.1-5+lenny1, Phpmyadmin 4:2.9.1.1-11, Phpmyadmin 4:3.1.3.1-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Static code injection vulnerability in setup.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.5 and 3.x before 3.1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the save action.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 29, 2011 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PhpmyadminPhpmyadmin | See advisory | 2.11.9.5 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 4.0, 5.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Phpmyadmin
4:2.11.8.1-5+lenny1, 4:2.9.1.1-11, 4:3.1.3.1-1, 2.11.9.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 26, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 29, 2011
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Aug 13, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisoryhttp://phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin/branches/MAINT_2_11_9/phpMyAdmin/scripts/setup.php?r1=11514&r2=12301&pathrev=12301
- advisory34430
- advisory34642
- advisory35585
- advisory35635
FAQ
Common Questions.
Static code injection vulnerability in setup.php in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.9.5 and 3.x before 3.1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the save action.
Affected: Phpmyadmin; Debian Linux versions 4.0, 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jul 29, 2011.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Phpmyadmin 4:2.11.8.1-5+lenny1, Phpmyadmin 4:2.9.1.1-11, Phpmyadmin 4:3.1.3.1-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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