Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.5 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in GroupController::updatePermissions that allows GROUP_EDIT administrators to grant arbitrary rights to groups without verifying they hold those rights themselves. A delegated administrator can exploit this by assigning high-value permissions to a group they belong to, inheriting those rights and escalating privileges up to full administrative control.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-pg62-f8g4-4wqh
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-privilege-escalation-via-missing-s
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-pg62-f8g4-4wqh
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57995?
CVE-2026-57995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.5 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in GroupController::updatePermissions that allows GROUP_EDIT administrators to grant arbitrary rights to groups without verifying th...
How severe is CVE-2026-57995?
CVE-2026-57995 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.