CVE-2025-69200

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/b0e99ee3695152115841cb546d8dce64ceb8c29a	Patch
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg	Exploit Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:4.1.0:rc::::::

History

05 Oct 2026, 19:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) phpMyFAQ es una aplicación web de preguntas frecuentes de código abierto. En versiones anteriores a la 4.0.16, un atacante remoto no autenticado puede desencadenar la generación de un ZIP de copia de seguridad de la configuración a través de 'POST /api/setup/backup' y luego descargar el ZIP generado desde una ubicación accesible por web. El ZIP contiene archivos de configuración sensibles (por ejemplo, 'database.php' con credenciales de base de datos), lo que lleva a una revelación de información de alto impacto y una posible compromiso posterior. La versión 4.0.16 corrige el problema.

Information

Published : 2025-12-29 16:15

Updated : 2026-10-07 12:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-69200

Mitre link : CVE-2025-69200

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-69200

JSON object : View

Products Affected

phpmyfaq

phpmyfaq

CWE

CWE-202

Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries

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