CVE-2026-111889 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ from 4.1.0 before 4.1.9 and 4.2.0-alpha before 4.2.0-beta contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the admin dashboard that allows authenticated users without admin rights to view restricted data. Attackers with any activated account can request /admin/index.php/ to read unpublished FAQ questions, admin edit URLs, recent user identities, and site statistics.
A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in phpMyFAQ versions 4.1.0 prior to 4.1.9 and 4.2.0-alpha prior to 4.2.0-beta. This vulnerability allows authenticated users without admin rights to access restricted data through the admin dashboard. Users with any activated account can request '/admin/index.php/' to view unpublished FAQ questions, admin edit URLs, recent user identities, and site statistics. The vulnerability arises because the '/admin/index.php/' route only checks if a user is authenticated, rather than verifying if they have the necessary permissions to access the data.
Users are advised to update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.9 or 4.2.0-beta, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 17, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-4378-pcwq-fc29 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-4378-pcwq-fc29 | [email protected] | AdvisoryTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-4.1.0-before-4.1.9-and-4.2.0-alpha-before-4.2.0-beta-missing-authorization-via-admin-dashboard | [email protected] | AdvisoryVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | >= 4.1.0, <= 4.1.8 (semver) 4.2.0-alpha (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 17, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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