CVE-2018-7260

Name: CVE-2018-7260
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-21T15:29:00.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7260 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in db_central_columns.php in phpMyAdmin before 4.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in db_central_columns.php in phpMyAdmin before 4.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyadmin	Phpmyadmin	< 4.7.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/d2886a3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://udiniya.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/a-tale-of-stealing-session-cookie-in-phpmyadmin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin/commit/d2886a3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://udiniya.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/a-tale-of-stealing-session-cookie-in-phpmyadmin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/security/PMASA-2018-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7260?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in db_central_columns.php in phpMyAdmin before 4.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

How severe is CVE-2018-7260?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7260 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7260?

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-2018-7260?

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Source: NVD / NIST