CVE-2021-21311

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Adminer is an open-source database management in a single PHP file. In adminer from version 4.0.0 and before 4.7.9 there is a server-side request forgery vulnerability. Users of Adminer versions bundling all drivers (e.g. `adminer.php`) are affected. This is fixed in version 4.7.9.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductAdminer
PublishedFeb 11, 2021
First seenFeb 11, 2021
Added to KEVSep 29, 2025

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date: Oct 20, 2025
Update
  • adminer adminer4.7.9 or later
  • vrana/adminer4.7.9 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
adminer adminer4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.7.94.7.9
debian debian_linux9.0—
vrana/adminerPackagistv < 4.7.94.7.9

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CVE-2021-21311 · Adminer · Dark Radar