CVE-2026-35675

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.

CVSS v3 8.2 HIGH

8.2^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89

Configurations

No configuration.

History

26 Oct 2026, 13:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) phpMyFAQ antes de la versión 4.1.3 contiene una vulnerabilidad de omisión de autenticación en el punto final de restablecimiento de contraseña que permite a atacantes no autenticados restablecer la contraseña de cualquier cuenta de usuario sin verificación de token o confirmación por correo electrónico. Los atacantes pueden enumerar nombres de usuario válidos, obtener contraseñas en texto plano por correo electrónico y lograr una toma de control completa de la cuenta, incluyendo acceso administrativo.

Information

Published : 2026-05-28 16:16

Updated : 2026-10-26 13:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-35675

Mitre link : CVE-2026-35675

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-35675

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-307

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

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