Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in SetupController that allows unauthenticated attackers to run database migrations and create configuration backups when maintenance mode is enabled. Attackers can call POST /api/setup/update-database and POST /api/setup/backup endpoints to execute database updates, disable maintenance mode, and extract database credentials from generated ZIP archives.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | < 4.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-f96w-7fx2-79c8ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-authentication-bypass-via-sThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-f96w-7fx2-79c8ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75919?
CVE-2026-75919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in SetupController that allows unauthenticated attackers to run database migrations and create configuration backups when maintena...
How severe is CVE-2026-75919?
CVE-2026-75919 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-75919?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.