Phpmyadmin Hacktricks Page

: Allows an authenticated user to include local files via the target parameter.

Set UploadDir to a secure, non-public directory, or disable it entirely in config.inc.php .

: Check if /setup/index.php is accessible (allows server re-configuration). phpmyadmin hacktricks

Searching for config.inc.php files that might be exposed. 2. Common phpMyAdmin Attack Vectors 2.1. Local File Inclusion (LFI)

SELECT "<?php system($_GET['cmd']); ?>" INTO OUTFILE "/var/www/html/shell.php" : Allows an authenticated user to include local

Check if /setup/index.php is accessible, which can reveal configuration details. Default Credentials

Securing a phpMyAdmin instance requires a multi-layered approach. phpmyadmin hacktricks

Once authenticated (or via public pages), look for sensitive server data: Version Identification

Identifying the exact version of phpMyAdmin is critical because many exploits are version-specific.