Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in the /admin/check endpoint, which accepts arbitrary user-id parameters without session binding or rate limiting. Unauthenticated attackers can brute-force any user's six-digit TOTP code by submitting POST requests with sequential token values, bypassing two-factor authentication to gain full administrative access.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9pq7-mfwh-xx2j
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-unauthenticated-two-factor-authent
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9pq7-mfwh-xx2j
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45010?
CVE-2026-45010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability in the /admin/check endpoint, which accepts arbitrary user-id parameters without session bindi...
How severe is CVE-2026-45010?
CVE-2026-45010 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.