CVE-2018-12581

Name: CVE-2018-12581
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-21T20:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in js/designer/move.js in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.2. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability has been found where an attacker can use a crafted database name to trigger an XSS attack when that database is referenced from the Designer feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in js/designer/move.js in phpMyAdmin before 4.8.2. A Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability has been found where an attacker can use a crafted database name to trigger an XSS attack when that database is referenced from the Designer feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.82%

76.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	< 4.8.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-3/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104530Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-3/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12581?

How severe is CVE-2018-12581?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12581?

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