Is CVE-2012-5159 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-5159 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-11.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-5159?

CVE-2012-5159 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P.

How do I patch CVE-2012-5159?

Patch guidance is available from phpmyadmin security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2012-5159.

Which products are affected by CVE-2012-5159?

1 product: phpmyadmin phpmyadmin.

CVE-2012-5159 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

phpMyAdmin 3.5.2.2, as distributed by the cdnetworks-kr-1 mirror during an unspecified time frame in 2012, contains an externally introduced modification (Trojan Horse) in server_sync.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via an eval injection attack.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Access Vector: network
Access Cmplx: low
Auth: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial
Weaknesses: CWE-94 · Code Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PHPMYADMIN
Published: 9/25/2012
Last Modified: 4/11/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2012-5159

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