The phpMyAdmin project is announcing an upcoming security release. We feel this vulnerability is significant enough to make this announcement in advance. Our intention is to release the download for version 4.8.4 on Tuesday (December 11) at approximately 1400-1500 UTC. Details about the vulnerabilities will be provided at the time of release. Users, package managers, and others with questions or concerns can reach the security team in private at security@phpmyadmin.net or by replying to me directly. Isaac, for the phpMyAdmin team