The checkHTTP function in libraries/Config.class.php in phpMyAdmin 4.5.x before 4.5.5.1 does not verify X.509 certificates from api.github.com SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof these servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade phpmyadmin | Aug 30, 2017 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade phpmyadmin | Jul 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade phpMyAdmin | Dec 10, 2025 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Phpmyadmin | — | Upgrade phpMyAdmin to the latest version | May 4, 2017 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | Mar 1, 2016 |
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