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CVE-2026-121261 (GCVE-0-2026-121261)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-11-03 16:30 – Updated: 2026-11-07 03:16 X_Open Source
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
phpMyAdmin ShapeFile SHP File loadFromFile infinite loop
Summary
A vulnerability has been found in phpMyAdmin ShapeFile up to 4.0.1. Impacted is the function ShapeRecord::loadFromFile of the component SHP File Handler. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-11-07 03:15 UTC
Assigner
VulDB
CNA
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/430227 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/430227/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-121261 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1018488 | third-party-advisory |
| https://gist.github.com/Ishanoshada/efbda3b5bee92… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| phpMyAdmin | ShapeFile |
Affected:
4.0.0
Affected: 4.0.1 cpe:2.3:a:phpmyadmin:shapefile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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