CVE-2026-119427phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 SQL Injection via Designer saveSetting

phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted index or value parameters with operation=save_setting_value to /database/designer to overwrite other users' designer settings or run controluser subqueries.

2.3 LOWEPSS 0.31%Not in KEVNVD: Analyzed

Last updated: 2026-11-04 15:17 UTC

OverviewCVSS details

2.3LOWCVSS 4.0

Score source: VulnCheck (CNA)
NVD status: Analyzed
Published: Oct 30, 2026
Assigner: VulnCheck

Affected

phpMyAdmin (phpMyAdmin)

Versions: through 5.2.3

Exploitation

Public exploit: Yes · 2 references
CISA KEV: Not listed
KEV due date: —
SSVC: Exploitation none · Automatable no · Impact partial

EPSS · FIRST, scored Nov 7

0.31%chance of exploitation in 30 days

Higher than 24.63% of CVEs

CVSS 4.0 · VulnCheck (CNA)

2.3Low

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: High
Attack requirements: Present
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Confidentiality impact: Low
Integrity impact: Low
Availability impact: None
Confidentiality (other systems): None
Integrity (other systems): None
Availability (other systems): None

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

8.8High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: High
Integrity impact: High
Availability impact: High

CVSS 3.1 · VulnCheck (CNA)

4.2Medium

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: High
Privileges required: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality impact: Low
Integrity impact: Low
Availability impact: None

NVD status: Analyzed

Overview Affected Products References

NVD CVE.org

Overview

Severity

Score	Severity	Version	Vector String
2.3	LOW	4.0VulnCheck (CNA)	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
8.8	HIGH	3.1NVD	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.2	MEDIUM	3.1VulnCheck (CNA)	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-119427
Status: Analyzed
Assigner (CNA): VulnCheck
Published: Oct 30, 2026
Last modified: 2026-11-04 15:17 UTC
Weaknesses: CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Sources

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