CVE-2006-5117

Name: CVE-2006-5117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-03T04:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5117 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpMyAdmin before 2.9.1-rc1 has a libraries directory under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for certain files.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpMyAdmin before 2.9.1-rc1 has a libraries directory under the web document root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests for certain files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.0.3
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.1_dev
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.3
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.8.4
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	2.9.0_dev

References

http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0010.html
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/phpmyadmin/phpMyAdmin-2.9.1-rc1.tar.gz?downloadPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/22126Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23086
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20253Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Nov/0010.html
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/phpmyadmin/phpMyAdmin-2.9.1-rc1.tar.gz?downloadPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/22126Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23086
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20253Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5117?

How severe is CVE-2006-5117?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5117 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5117?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-5117?

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Source: NVD / NIST