CVE-2016-2042

Name: CVE-2016-2042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-20T01:59:05.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpMyAdmin 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3 and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted request to (1) libraries/phpseclib/Crypt/AES.php or (2) libraries/phpseclib/Crypt/Rijndael.php, which reveals the full path in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpMyAdmin 4.4.x before 4.4.15.3 and 4.5.x before 4.5.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted request to (1) libraries/phpseclib/Crypt/AES.php or (2) libraries/phpseclib/Crypt/Rijndael.php, which reveals the full path in an error message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.38%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.1.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.3
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.4
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.5
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.6
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.6.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.7
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.8
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.9
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.10
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.11
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.12
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.13
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.13.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.14.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.15
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.15.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.15.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.4.15.3
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.0
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.0.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.0.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.1
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.2
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	4.5.3

References

http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176483.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176739.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00049.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-6.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/5a3de108f26e4b0dddadddbe8ccdb1dd5526771fPatch
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176483.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176739.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00049.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-6.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/5a3de108f26e4b0dddadddbe8ccdb1dd5526771fPatch

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2042?

How severe is CVE-2016-2042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2042?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST