#VU71348 Improper Authentication in phpMyFAQ - CVE-2023-0311

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71348

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0311

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpMyFAQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Thorsten Rinne

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass access restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyFAQ: 2.5.2 - 3.1.9

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External links
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/fe6e9f02ef1b26a03134b9becda12687ee5f3214
https://huntr.dev/bounties/82b0b629-c56b-4651-af3f-17f749751857

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.