CVE-2026-119561
Description
A flaw was found in phpMyAdmin. This issue allows a remote attacker with valid database credentials to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). The application fails to verify Web Authentication (WebAuthn) cryptographic assertion signatures against stored public keys during login. An attacker can exploit this flaw by submitting a crafted authentication response, allowing them to bypass secondary authentication and gain unauthorized access to the database.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control,Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity; Modify Application Data; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
An attacker could gain access to sensitive data and possibly execute unauthorized code.
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