Improper access control in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2024-22202

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Improper access control in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2024-22202

Published: February 5, 2024 / Updated: May 5, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130112
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22202
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
phpMyFAQ
Software vendor:
Thorsten Rinne

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the user removal page when handling account removal requests. A remote user can modify intercepted form fields to spoof another user's details and cause a denial of service.

User interaction is required because an administrator must act on the deceptive removal email.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's website.

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