PatchTheCVECVE-2018-12581: An issue was discovered in js/designer/move.js in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.2
CVE-2018-12581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting phpmyadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in js/designer/move.js in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.2. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability has been found where an attacker can use a crafted database name to trigger an XSS attack when that database is referenced from the Designer feature.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2018-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2018-12581?
phpmyadmin: upgrade to 4.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-12581 being exploited?
CVE-2018-12581 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-2018-12581 affect?
CVE-2018-12581 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). An issue was discovered in js/designer/move.js in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.2. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability has been found where an attacker can use a crafted database name to trigger an XSS attack when that database is referenced from
How urgent is CVE-2018-12581?
Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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