CVE-2026-121263 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in phpMyAdmin MoTranslator up to 6.0.1. The impacted element is the function Loader::getTranslator of the file motranslator-master/src/Loader.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument locale can lead to path traversal. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in phpMyAdmin MoTranslator versions through 6.0.1. The issue arises in the Loader::getTranslator function within the file motranslator-master/src/Loader.php. By manipulating the locale argument, an attacker can traverse directories and access files outside the intended directory. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely. The problem has been publicly disclosed, and the vendor was notified but did not respond.
A patch is available that adds a realpath containment check to ensure that the resolved path does not escape the intended directory. This patch can be applied by modifying the Loader.php file as per the instructions in the fix.diff file.
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Assessed Nov 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://gist.github.com/Ishanoshada/42eb6d8737aef38e133afb04fd2e52e8 | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Analysis |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-121263 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/1018559 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/430229 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/430229/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyAdmin MoTranslator | <= 6.0.1 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |