#VU126888 Path traversal in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-34728

 

#VU126888 Path traversal in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-34728

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


Vulnerability identifier: #VU126888
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-34728
CWE-ID: CWE-22
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 perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the "MediaBrowserController::index()" method. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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