Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU126885

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-34973

Published: April 23, 2026 / Updated: April 23, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU126885

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-34973

CWE-ID: CWE-943

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic within searchCustomPages() in Search.php. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Affected software

phpMyFAQ

How to mitigate CVE-2026-34973

Install updates from vendor's website.

phpMyFAQ - update to 4.1.1

Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

Exploit #12635 - LIKE Wildcard Injection in Search.php — Unescaped % and _ Metacharacters Enable Broad Content Disclosure (April 23, 2026)

External References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gcp9-5jc8-976x

Related Security Bulletins

Multiple vulnerabilities in phpMyFAQ