PatchTheCVECVE-2021-46709: phpLiteAdmin through 1.9.8.2 allows XSS via the index.php newRows parameter (aka num or number).
CVE-2021-46709 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting phpliteadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
phpLiteAdmin through 1.9.8.2 allows XSS via the index.php newRows parameter (aka num or number).
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
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 | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-03-13 |
| 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-2021-46709?
phpliteadmin: upgrade to newer than 1.9.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-46709 being exploited?
CVE-2021-46709 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-2021-46709 affect?
CVE-2021-46709 affects phpliteadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). phpLiteAdmin through 1.9.8.2 allows XSS via the index.php newRows parameter (aka num or number).
How urgent is CVE-2021-46709?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference