SB2025010207 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in phpMyFAQ



SB2025010207 - Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in phpMyFAQ

Published: January 2, 2025 Updated: May 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2025010207
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56199)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags in a web page in index.php?action=editentry when rendering user-supplied FAQ content. A remote privileged user can submit a specially crafted FAQ entry to inject malicious HTML or JavaScript code.

User interaction is required when another user views the crafted FAQ entry.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.