Incorrect authorization in phpMyFAQ - #VU140884
Published: August 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU140884
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in the public PDF export endpoint when handling requests for inactive or deactivated FAQ records. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to disclose sensitive information.
On affected configurations, the issue can expose the FAQ title, solution id, author name, and last-update date, while the answer body is redacted. The record must already be in a guest-readable category.
Affected software
phpMyFAQ
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
phpMyFAQ - update to 4.1.7