CVE-2026-111907 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ 4.0.0 before 4.1.9 contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the POST /admin/api/update-database endpoint, which executes database migrations without validating a CSRF token. Attackers can lure a logged-in user with the CONFIGURATION_EDIT permission into submitting a crafted cross-site request, triggering migrations that may impact database integrity or availability.
A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability has been identified in phpMyFAQ versions 4.0.0 prior to 4.1.9. The issue resides in the POST /admin/api/update-database endpoint, which allows database migrations to be executed without validating a CSRF token. This vulnerability can be exploited by luring a logged-in user with the CONFIGURATION_EDIT permission into submitting a crafted request, potentially disrupting database integrity or availability.
To address this vulnerability, require a page-scoped CSRF token before executing database migrations. Additionally, review the authorization requirements for sensitive update operations.
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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 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-6x9g-rfx8-g42q | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-4.0.0-before-4.1.9-csrf-via-admin-api-update-database | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-352 | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.9 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 17, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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