Phpmyadmin Hacktricks

Many setups suffer from weak or default credentials. Test combinations such as: root : root root : (blank) pma : (blank) admin : admin Configuration File Leaks

Stay curious, hack ethically, and always clean up after yourself.

In 2025 and early 2026, security reports for phpMyAdmin have transitioned from simple misconfigurations to complex edge-case vulnerabilities, such as those involving library interactions and specific feature abuse. While classic "HackTricks" methods like SELECT ... INTO OUTFILE phpmyadmin hacktricks

4.1. Discovery & Reconnaissance

: Check paths like /README or /ChangeLog . The Documentation : Look at /doc/html/index.html . Many setups suffer from weak or default credentials

SELECT '<?php system($_GET["c"]); ?>' INTO OUTFILE "/var/www/html/shell.php";

: Identifying the specific phpMyAdmin version is critical for finding known CVEs. This can often be found in the /ChangeLog files if they are accessible. Default Credentials : Attackers check for common defaults like with no password or Gaining Access & Authentication Config File Exposure config.inc.php file contains sensitive information, including the blowfish_secret While classic "HackTricks" methods like SELECT

Older versions (3.1.3.1) allowed remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into a configuration file via the setup.php script, leading to RCE.

To secure a phpMyAdmin installation, follow these industry standards:

If default credentials fail, automated tools like Hydra or specialized Burp Suite Intruder configurations can target the login form ( token CSRF protection handling must be configured in your testing tool). Configuration Overrides

4.7. Lateral Movement and Data Exfiltration