#VU122034 Improper access control in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-24420

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#VU122034 Improper access control in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-24420

Published: January 26, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU122034
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-24420
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
phpMyFAQ
Software vendor:
Thorsten Rinne

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to a permissive permission check in attachment.php. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and download FAQ attachments.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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