CVE-2016-2045

Name: CVE-2016-2045
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-20T01:59:08.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2045 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SQL editor in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a SQL query that triggers JSON data in a response.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SQL editor in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.4 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a SQL query that triggers JSON data in a response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Fedoraproject	Fedora	22
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23

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://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-9.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/0a24f92d081033576bfdd9d4bdec1a54501734c1Patch
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/11496890d7e21786cbfd9fd17ab968f498116b3fPatch
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://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2016-9.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/0a24f92d081033576bfdd9d4bdec1a54501734c1Patch
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/11496890d7e21786cbfd9fd17ab968f498116b3fPatch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2045?

How severe is CVE-2016-2045?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2045 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2045?

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-2016-2045?

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Source: NVD / NIST