PatchTheCVECVE-2019-12616: An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.9.0
CVE-2019-12616 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) 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 before 4.9.0. A vulnerability was found that allows an attacker to trigger a CSRF attack against a phpMyAdmin user. The attacker can trick the user, for instance through a broken <img> tag pointing at the victim's phpMyAdmin database, and the attacker can potentially deliver a payload (such as a specific INSERT or DELETE statement) to the victim.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 20.2% (top 3%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2019-06-05 |
| 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
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 4.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
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-2019-12616?
phpmyadmin: upgrade to 4.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-12616 being exploited?
CVE-2019-12616 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-2019-12616 affect?
CVE-2019-12616 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin before 4.9.0. A vulnerability was found that allows an attacker to trigger a CSRF attack against a phpMyAdmin user. The attacker can trick the user, for instance through a broken <img> tag pointing at t
How urgent is CVE-2019-12616?
Priority 52/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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