Incorrect authorization in phpMyFAQ - #VU130118
Published: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130118
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
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 disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in admin-api routes when handling requests to backend management API endpoints. A remote user can send a request to admin-only API endpoints to disclose sensitive information.
Depending on enabled features, exposed data may include version status, health-check information, LDAP configuration details, and Elasticsearch or OpenSearch status and statistics.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.