CVE-2021-43008

HIGH
Published Apr 5, 20224y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Apr 5, 2022 4y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

Improper Access Control in Adminer versions 1.12.0 to 4.6.2 (fixed in version 4.6.3) allows an attacker to achieve Arbitrary File Read on the remote server by requesting the Adminer to connect to a remote MySQL database.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
admineradminer*≥1.12.0  –  ≤4.6.2
debiandebian_linux9.0any

References 5

  • github.com https://github.com/vrana/adminer/releases/tag/v4.6.3
    Release NotesThird Party Advisory
  • lists.debian.org https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/05/msg00012.html
    Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
  • podalirius.net https://podalirius.net/en/cves/2021-43008/
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • sansec.io https://sansec.io/research/adminer-4.6.2-file-disclosure-vulnerability
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • adminer.org https://www.adminer.org/
    Product

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.