CVE-2019-25454 phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 Stored Cross-Site Scripting via collection Parameter

Medium 5.3 Published 20 Feb 2026 Updated 7 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts via the collection parameter, leading to arbitrary JavaScript execution in victims' browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-25454?

CVE-2019-25454 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in phpMoAdmin, published on 20 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

phpMoAdmin 1.1.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the collection parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to moadmin.php with script payloads in the collection parameter during collection creation to execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-25454?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmoadmin Phpmoadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25454?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-25454 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-25454 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-25454 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2h8m-3jwj-j68m.