CVE-2026-119427: phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authent

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-119427?

phpmyadmin: upgrade to newer than 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-119427 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119427 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-2026-119427 affect?

CVE-2026-119427 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted index or value parameters with operation

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-119427?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-119427 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting phpmyadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted index or value parameters with operation=save_setting_value to /database/designer to overwrite other users' designer settings or run controluser subqueries.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-10-30
Last modified	2026-11-03

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phpmyadmin

Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-30 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 16:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyadmin phpmyadmin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.3

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.3 (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.

Advisories and coverage

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-119427 | phpMyAdmin up to 5.2.3 Designer /database/designer saveSetting index/value sql injection 2026-10-30

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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-2026-119427?

phpmyadmin: upgrade to newer than 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-119427 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119427 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-2026-119427 affect?

CVE-2026-119427 affects phpmyadmin. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). phpMyAdmin through 5.2.3 contains an sql injection vulnerability in Designer saveSetting() that allows authenticated users to inject SQL via unescaped json_encode() output. Attackers can send crafted index or value parameters with operation

How urgent is CVE-2026-119427?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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