Cross-site scripting in phpMyFAQ - #VU130122
Published: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130122
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-79
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 execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.
The vulnerability exists due to cross-site scripting in the FAQ creation and update endpoints and Twig rendering templates when processing crafted FAQ question or answer content. A remote user can submit specially crafted FAQ content to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.
User interaction is required when a victim views the compromised FAQ entry or related search results.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.