phpMyAdmin SQL-Parser 6.0.0/6.0.1 ExplainStatement.php parse nextToken type conversion
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in phpMyAdmin SQL-Parser 6.0.0/6.0.1. The impacted element is the function parse of the file src/Statements/ExplainStatement.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument nextToken can lead to type conversion.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-121262. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.
The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpMyAdmin SQL-Parser 6.0.0/6.0.1. This vulnerability affects the function parse of the file src/Statements/ExplainStatement.php. The manipulation of the argument nextToken with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
The bug was discovered 10/07/2026. The weakness was presented by Ishan Oshada (ishanoshada). The advisory is shared for download at gist.github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-121262. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.
A public exploit has been developed by Ishan Oshada (ishanoshada). It is possible to download the exploit at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 28 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around . The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. By approaching the search of inurl:src/Statements/ExplainStatement.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Researcher Base Score: 7.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Type conversionCWE: CWE-704
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Ishan Oshada (ishanoshada)
Download: 🔒
Google Hack: 🔒
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Timeline
10/07/2026 Vulnerability found11/03/2026 Advisory disclosed
11/03/2026 VulDB entry created
11/03/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: gist.github.comResearcher: Ishan Oshada (ishanoshada)
Status: Confirmed
CNA: VulDB
CVE: CVE-2026-121262 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-121262
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-430228
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 11/03/2026 11:53Updated: 11/03/2026 16:51
Changes: 11/03/2026 11:53 (58), 11/03/2026 12:49 (9), 11/03/2026 16:47 (4), 11/03/2026 16:48 (7), 11/03/2026 16:51 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: ishanoshada
Committer: ishanoshada
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #1018498: phpMyAdmin SQL-Parser 6.0.0 CWE-704: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast (by ishanoshada)
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