Vulnerability identifier: #VU71355

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0309

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpMyFAQ
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Thorsten Rinne

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyFAQ: 2.5.2 - 3.1.9

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External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/c03c5925-43ff-450d-9827-2b65a3307ed6
http://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/376d1d3e5a42edf07260e98461d2fddbee74419b

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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.