# CVE-2026-34968: adminer: Adminer before 5.4.3 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in SQLite mode where the database-list drop ac...

CVE-2026-34968 is fixed in adminer on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-34968 (version 5.4.3+dfsg-1), released August 27, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-34968
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0053
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 25, 2026

## Description

Adminer before 5.4.3 contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in SQLite mode where the database-list drop action fails to validate file extensions before deletion. An authenticated attacker can submit arbitrary relative file paths in the db[] parameter to delete any files writable by the PHP process.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | adminer Debian 14 | 5.4.3+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-34968](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-34968.md) | Aug 27, 2026 |

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