Vulnerability identifier: #VU71348

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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
http://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/fe6e9f02ef1b26a03134b9becda12687ee5f3214
http://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.