Path traversal in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2024-29196
Published: March 25, 2024 / Updated: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130106
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29196
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Thorsten Rinne
Affected software:
phpMyFAQ
phpMyFAQ
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to upload files to unintended locations within the web root.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in the attachment location setting when processing attachment upload paths. A remote privileged user can set a crafted attachment location and upload a file to upload files to unintended locations within the web root.
The issue affects the attachments feature and does not require user interaction.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-29196
Install security update from vendor's website.