CVE-2009-1151VulnerabilityPublished 03/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2009-1151: phpMyAdmin Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects phpMyAdmin phpMyAdminSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/25/2022
KEV deadline: 04/15/2022
EPSS: 96.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1151 (opens in a new tab)

Description

A vulnerability in phpMyAdmin's setup script allows an attacker to use a crafted POST request to inject arbitrary PHP code into the generated configuration file. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected system. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is considered high severity.

Summary

The phpMyAdmin setup script responsible for generating configuration files can be manipulated via a specially crafted POST request. This manipulation enables an attacker to include arbitrary PHP code in the configuration file, resulting in remote code execution. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2009-1151 and is associated with CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). Exploits have been observed in the wild, indicating active threat usage.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server running phpMyAdmin, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on the server's privileges. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, or further system manipulation.

Mitigation

No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is confirmed, avoid using the vulnerable setup script or restrict access to it. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Weaknesses

CWE-94Code Injection (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:55:42 UTC

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