CVE-2016-9862
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin that allows for BBCode injection on the login page via a crafted login request. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5) are affected.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate content on the login page, potentially leading to fraud or user data theft.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 4.6.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in phpMyAdmin. With a crafted login request it is possible to inject BBCode in the login page. All 4.6.x versions (prior to 4.6.5) are affected.