CVE-2018-12613: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin 4.8.x before 4.8.2, in which an attacker can include (view and potential

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-12613?

phpmyadmin: upgrade to 4.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-12613 being exploited?

CVE-2018-12613 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-12613 affect?

CVE-2018-12613 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 phpMy

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-12613?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2018-12613 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 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 contro

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	98.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2018-06-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpmyadmin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-06-21 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyadmin phpmyadmin UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.8.0 and < 4.8.2

Fixed in: 4.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.8.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.8.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpmyadmin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmyadmin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmyadmin sudo apt install phpmyadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpmyadmin

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpmyadmin sudo dnf downgrade phpmyadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmyadmin

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: phpMyAdmin - (Authenticated) Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 - (Authenticated) Local File Inclusion (1)
Exploit-DB: phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 - (Authenticated) Local File Inclusion (2)
Exploit-DB: phpMyAdmin 4.8.1 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Metasploit: phpMyAdmin Authenticated Remote Code Execution
Nuclei scan template: PhpMyAdmin <4.8.2 - Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2018-12613?

phpmyadmin: upgrade to 4.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-12613 being exploited?

CVE-2018-12613 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-2018-12613 affect?

CVE-2018-12613 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 phpMy

How urgent is CVE-2018-12613?

Priority 61/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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