Vulnerability Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 fails to properly enforce CONFIGURATION_EDIT permission on admin API read endpoints for LDAP, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, and dashboard configuration, allowing any authenticated user to access sensitive administrative data. Attackers can retrieve LDAP server topology, bind account names, search bases, index statistics, and site analytics by calling these endpoints with a valid session.
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-7gh7-qh7c-9r8mExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-information-disclosure-via-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7gh7-qh7c-9r8mExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-76211?
CVE-2026-76211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 fails to properly enforce CONFIGURATION_EDIT permission on admin API read endpoints for LDAP, Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, and dashboard configuration, allowing any authenticated u...
How severe is CVE-2026-76211?
CVE-2026-76211 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-76211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq.