Incorrect authorization in phpMyFAQ - #VU130124
Published: May 5, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU130124
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/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 AbstractAdministrationController::userHasPermission() when handling requests for permission-protected admin pages. A remote user can request a protected admin page URL to disclose sensitive information.
The issue affects admin controllers that continue execution after sending a forbidden page, causing the HTTP response to include protected admin content.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.