CVE-2015-2208: The saveObject function in moadmin.php in phpMoAdmin 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary comman

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2015-2208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpmoadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The saveObject function in moadmin.php in phpMoAdmin 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the object parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	61.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2015-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: avinu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-03-12 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avinu phpmoadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpmoadmin || rpm -q phpmoadmin || phpmoadmin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmoadmin sudo apt install phpmoadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpmoadmin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpmoadmin sudo dnf downgrade phpmoadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmoadmin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PHPMoAdmin - Unauthorized Remote Code Execution
Metasploit: PHPMoAdmin 1.1.2 Remote Code Execution

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2208?

phpmoadmin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2208 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2208 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-2208 affect?

CVE-2015-2208 affects phpmoadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The saveObject function in moadmin.php in phpMoAdmin 1.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the object parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2015-2208?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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