Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an unauthenticated password reset vulnerability in the user password update API endpoint that allows attackers to change account passwords without token validation. Attackers can enumerate valid username and email pairs and force immediate password changes by sending PUT requests to the /api/index.php/user/password/update endpoint, causing account disruption and invalidating legitimate user credentials.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9qv9-8xv6-5p35
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-unauthenticated-password-reset-via
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9qv9-8xv6-5p35
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35676?
CVE-2026-35676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an unauthenticated password reset vulnerability in the user password update API endpoint that allows attackers to change account passwords without token validation. Atta...
How severe is CVE-2026-35676?
CVE-2026-35676 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.