Phpmyadmin Hacktricks May 2026

If you have FILE privileges or root access to MySQL, you can force the server to write PHP code into its own error log, then include that log via a Local File Inclusion (LFI).

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The next time you see that blue login screen, remember: it’s not just a database manager. It is often one SQL query away from a root shell. Want more "Hacktricks"? Check out the HackTricks GitHub repo for the ultimate cheat sheets. If you have FILE privileges or root access

If you have ever taken a certification like OSCP, eJPT, or bug bounty hunted, you know the feeling: You open your browser, type http://target.com/phpmyadmin , and you are greeted by that iconic blue and yellow logon screen. It is often one SQL query away from a root shell