Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 contains an object-level authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete any visitor question by supplying an arbitrary openQuestionID to POST /api/faq/create. Attackers solving the CAPTCHA can rewrite question categories, forge answered entries in faqquestion_history, or permanently delete questions when records.enableDeleteQuestion is enabled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9m55-g84r-x6v7
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.10-authorization-bypass
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-116183?
CVE-2026-116183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 contains an object-level authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete any visitor question by supplying an arbitrary openQuestion...
How severe is CVE-2026-116183?
CVE-2026-116183 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-116183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.