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
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-path-traversal-in-client-deletecli
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.