Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU126895

#VU126895 Missing Authorization in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2026-27836

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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU126895

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-27836

CWE-ID: CWE-862

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 bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization within the WebAuthn prepare endpoint. A remote attacker can create arbitrary accounts.

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