Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in API v4.0 where the default empty api.apiClientToken allows unauthenticated users to create and modify FAQ entries. Attackers can send an empty x-pmf-token header to bypass token validation and inject malicious content via POST endpoints /api/v4.0/faq/create, /api/v4.0/category, and /api/v4.0/question.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gp95-j463-vv28
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-empty-ap
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gp95-j463-vv28
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35672?
CVE-2026-35672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in API v4.0 where the default empty api.apiClientToken allows unauthenticated users to create and modify FAQ entries. Attackers ca...
How severe is CVE-2026-35672?
CVE-2026-35672 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-2026-35672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.