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CVE-2026-35675
Published:May 28, 2026
Updated:June 13, 2026
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any user account password without token verification or email confirmation. Attackers can enumerate valid usernames, obtain plaintext passwords via email, and achieve complete account takeover including administrative access.
Affected Packages
thorsten/phpmyfaq (PHP):
Affected version(s) >=4.0.0 <4.1.3
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 4.1.3
Related Resources (3)
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
NONE
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.2
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Weakness Type (CWE)
Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-359
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
CWE-307
Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
CWE-640
EPSS
Base Score:
0.13