MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-45008

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit tra...

Vulnerability Description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-45008?

CVE-2026-45008 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit tra...

How severe is CVE-2026-45008?

CVE-2026-45008 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45008?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.