CVE-2018-12613
HighExploitedPublic exploitphpMyAdmin Improper Authentication
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Jul 8, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-x394-g9j8-x7mf
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-12613 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting phpMyAdmin, phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin (composer), phpMyAdmin-apache (suse) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 6, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including phpMyAdmin 4.8.2-r0, phpMyAdmin 4.8.2-23.1, phpMyAdmin 5.1.1-1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
98%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin 4.8.x before 4.8.2, in which an attacker can include (view and potentially execute) files on the server. The vulnerability comes from a portion of code where pages are redirected and loaded within phpMyAdmin, and an improper test for whitelisted pages. An attacker must be authenticated, except in the "$cfg['AllowArbitraryServer'] = true" case (where an attacker can specify any host he/she is already in control of, and execute arbitrary code on phpMyAdmin) and the "$cfg['ServerDefault'] = 0" case (which bypasses the login requirement and runs the vulnerable code without any authentication).
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 6, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| phpMyAdminPhpmyadmin | See advisory | 4.8.2 |
| phpmyadmin/phpmyadmincomposer | >= 4.8 | 4.8.2 |
| phpMyAdmin-apachesuse | See advisory | 5.1.1-1.2 |
| phpMyAdmin-langsuse | See advisory | 5.1.1-1.2 |
Patched Releases
phpMyAdmin
4.8.2-r0, 4.8.2-23.1, 5.1.1-1.2, 4.8.2
phpMyAdmin-apache
5.1.1-1.2
phpMyAdmin-lang
5.1.1-1.2
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
4.8.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 6, 2022
Last updated
Jul 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12613
- advisoryGLSA-201904-16
- advisory44928
- advisoryhttps://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-4
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin 4.8.x before 4.8.2, in which an attacker can include (view and potentially execute) files on the server.
Affected: phpMyAdmin; phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin (composer) versions >= 4.8; phpMyAdmin-apache (suse), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Dec 6, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including phpMyAdmin 4.8.2-r0, phpMyAdmin 4.8.2-23.1, phpMyAdmin 5.1.1-1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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