Credentials are hardcoded in config.inc.php . Anyone navigating to the URL is automatically logged in. If this file is exposed or readable via Local File Inclusion (LFI), the database is entirely compromised.
When manual SQL injection or log manipulation is restricted, look for version-specific CVEs. CVE-2018-12613: Local File Inclusion (LFI) 4.8.0 to 4.8.1
When configuration-level exploits (like file writes) are blocked by system hardening, specific unpatched software versions can be targeted using verified CVEs. CVE-2018-12613: Local File Inclusion (LFI) to RCE 4.8.0 to 4.8.1 phpmyadmin hacktricks verified
: If the web path is unknown, look for phpMyAdmin error messages, check @@datadir , or read configuration files like /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf or /etc/nginx/nginx.conf . 4. Notable phpMyAdmin Vulnerabilities (CVEs)
SELECT "ssh-rsa AAAAB3..." INTO OUTFILE "/root/.ssh/authorized_keys"; Credentials are hardcoded in config
Sam opened HackTricks , a digital grimoire for ethical hackers, and began cross-referencing known vulnerabilities. The goal was simple: test if the server was vulnerable to . The Footprint
Last verified against: MySQL 8.0.36, MariaDB 10.11, phpMyAdmin 5.2.1 (March 2025 threat landscape). When manual SQL injection or log manipulation is
Once authenticated (either as root or a user with elevated privileges), your main goal is executing system commands.
After gaining a shell or SQL access, the attack is not over. Pivot deeper into the network.