How severe is CVE-2014-4986?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2014-4986 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2014-4986?

CVE-2014-4986 affects the following packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin (Packagist), phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin (Packagist), phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4986?

Update phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.0.10.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-4986 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2014-4986 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2014-4986 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2014-4986 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2014-4986 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2014-4986?

CVE-2014-4986 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.6%, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4986?

CVE-2014-4986 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was CVE-2014-4986 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2014-4986 was published on July 20, 2014 and was last updated on April 16, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CVE-2014-4986 — phpmyadmin

Fix: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin@29a1f56

CVE-2014-4986 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin. A fix is available for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin — see the affected versions and patch details below.

phpMyAdmin cross-site scripting Vulnerability in Table or Column Names

Also known asGHSA-jqmr-wqgp-8mh2

Published

Jul 20, 2014

Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Affected

3 pkgs

Patched

3 / 3

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 4, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs76th percentile — riskier than 76% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

3 pkgs affected

🐘phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin🐘phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin🐘phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in js/functions.js in phpMyAdmin 4.0.x before 4.0.10.1, 4.1.x before 4.1.14.2, and 4.2.x before 4.2.6 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) table name or (2) column name that is improperly handled during construction of an AJAX confirmation message.

Affected Packages

3 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin`	≥ 4.0.0&&< 4.0.10.1	4.0.10.1`composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:^4.0.10.1`
🐘Packagist	`phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin`	≥ 4.1.0&&< 4.1.14.2	4.1.14.2`composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:^4.1.14.2`
🐘Packagist	`phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin`	≥ 4.2.0&&< 4.2.6	4.2.6`composer require phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:^4.2.6`

Affected Products

1 product · 38 configurations

Application

phpmyadminphpmyadmin

36 versions

4.0.04.0.14.0.24.0.34.0.44.0.4.14.0.4.24.0.54.0.64.0.74.0.84.0.9

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 4.0.10.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2014-4986 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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