CVE-2025-63948: A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in phpMsAdmin version 2.2 in the database_mode.php file

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-63948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting phpmsadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in phpMsAdmin version 2.2 in the database_mode.php file. An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the dbname parameter, potentially leading to information disclosure or database manipulation.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-12-18
Last modified	2026-10-13

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: craigtaub

Last updated 2026-10-13 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-18 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-13 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

craigtaub phpmsadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmsadmin sudo apt install phpmsadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold phpmsadmin

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpmsadmin sudo dnf downgrade phpmsadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmsadmin

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.

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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-2025-63948?

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

Is CVE-2025-63948 being exploited?

CVE-2025-63948 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-2025-63948 affect?

CVE-2025-63948 affects phpmsadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in phpMsAdmin version 2.2 in the database_mode.php file. An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the dbname parameter, potentially leading to information disclosure or database manipulation.

How urgent is CVE-2025-63948?

Priority 27/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-63947 MEDIUM 5.4 DOWNGRADE A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in phpMsAdmin version 2.2 in the database_mode.php

References

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