phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin · current 5_2_3
The current version of phpMyAdmin is 5_2_3 (as of 08/07/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you every new release.
Actively exploited vulnerabilities
The US cybersecurity agency CISA lists this vulnerability in its catalog of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Check your version and patch or mitigate promptly.
- CVE-2009-1151phpMyAdmin Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
9.8 critical · over the network, without login · CISA deadline was 15 Apr 22
Source: CISA KEV. The CVE is matched to the product automatically — when in doubt, the linked NVD entry applies.
phpMyAdmin at a glance
phpMyAdmin is the ubiquitous open-source web interface for administering MySQL and MariaDB databases. phpMyAdmin ships regular releases plus coordinated security fixes; as a web-facing tool with direct database access, it is a classic attack target and warrants prompt patching and careful exposure.
For admins the cardinal rule is exposure: never leave phpMyAdmin openly reachable on the internet — it is heavily scanned and attacked. Put it behind authentication and IP restrictions, ideally accessible only via VPN or a bastion, and keep it current, since it receives regular security advisories. Keep the underlying PHP supported. Because it has full database privileges, a compromise is severe. After updating, verify login and core operations. Consider whether a desktop client (over an SSH tunnel) would reduce the exposed surface for routine work. Patchletter surfaces new phpMyAdmin releases so security fixes aren't missed.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5_2_3 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 5_2_2 | STABLE | 21/01/2025 | Release notes → |
| 5_2_1 | STABLE | 08/02/2023 | Release notes → |
| 5_2_0 | STABLE | 11/05/2022 | Release notes → |
| 5_1_4 | STABLE | 11/05/2022 | Release notes → |
| 5_1_3 | STABLE | 11/02/2022 | Release notes → |
| 5_1_2 | STABLE | 22/01/2022 | Release notes → |
| 5_1_1 | STABLE | 04/06/2021 | Release notes → |
| 5_1_0 | STABLE | 24/02/2021 | Release notes → |
| 5_0_4 | STABLE | 15/10/2020 | Release notes → |
| 5_0_3 | STABLE | 10/10/2020 | Release notes → |
| 5_0_2 | STABLE | 21/03/2020 | Release notes → |
| 5_0_1 | STABLE | 08/01/2020 | Release notes → |
| 5_0_0 | STABLE | 26/12/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_11 | STABLE | 08/02/2023 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_10 | STABLE | 11/02/2022 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_9 | STABLE | 23/01/2022 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_8 | STABLE | 22/01/2022 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_7 | STABLE | 15/10/2020 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_6 | STABLE | 10/10/2020 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_5 | STABLE | 21/03/2020 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_4 | STABLE | 08/01/2020 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_3 | STABLE | 26/12/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_2 | STABLE | 22/11/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_1 | STABLE | 21/09/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_0_1 | STABLE | 04/06/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_9_0 | STABLE | 04/06/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_5 | STABLE | 26/01/2019 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_4 | STABLE | 11/12/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_3 | STABLE | 22/08/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_2 | STABLE | 21/06/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_1 | STABLE | 25/05/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_0_1 | STABLE | 19/04/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_8_0 | STABLE | 07/04/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_9 | STABLE | 05/03/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_8 | STABLE | 22/02/2018 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_7 | STABLE | 23/12/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_6 | STABLE | 01/12/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_5 | STABLE | 23/10/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_4 | STABLE | 25/08/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_3 | STABLE | 20/07/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_2 | STABLE | 29/06/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_1 | STABLE | 26/05/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_7_0 | STABLE | 29/03/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_6 | STABLE | 23/01/2017 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_5_2 | STABLE | 13/12/2016 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_5_1 | STABLE | 26/11/2016 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_5 | STABLE | 25/11/2016 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_4 | STABLE | 17/08/2016 | Release notes → |
| 4_6_3 | STABLE | 23/06/2016 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of phpMyAdmin?
- phpMyAdmin 5_2_3, released 08/07/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the phpMyAdmin release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
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