Path Traversal Vulnerability in phpMyAdmin MoTranslator by phpMyAdmin
CVE-2026-121263

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

PHPmyadmin
Status
Motranslator
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-121263?

A vulnerability has been identified within phpMyAdmin's MoTranslator, specifically in the Loader::getTranslator function located in motranslator-master/src/Loader.php. By manipulating the locale argument, an attacker may exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to files on the server through path traversal techniques. This exploit can be executed remotely, posing significant risk to systems using this version of MoTranslator. Despite early notifications regarding the issue, phpMyAdmin has not provided a response or patch, leaving users potentially exposed.

Affected Version(s)

MoTranslator 6.0.0

MoTranslator 6.0.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-121263 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/430229
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/430229/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-121263
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Ishan Oshada
ishanoshada (VulDB User)
ishanoshada (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.