Missing Authorization in phpMyFAQ - #VU140900
Published: August 4, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU140900
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-862
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 missing authorization in frontend FAQ comment rendering when rendering a restricted FAQ page. A remote attacker can request a restricted FAQ page to disclose sensitive information.
The page can display an access-denied FAQ body while still rendering the associated comment content and commenter information.
Affected software
phpMyFAQ
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
phpMyFAQ - update to 4.1.7