CVE-2019-25453
Reflected XSS in phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 via newdb Parameter
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-24
Assigner: VulnCheck
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| phpmoadmin | phpmoadmin | 1.1.5 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 contains a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This means that an attacker can inject malicious scripts into the application by manipulating the 'newdb' parameter in the moadmin.php file. When a user visits a specially crafted URL containing this malicious script, the script executes in the user's browser.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browsers of users who visit the maliciously crafted URL. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed on behalf of the user.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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