CVE-2026-111910 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 and 4.2.0-alpha before 4.2.0-beta contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in attachment.php that allows attackers to download attachments of restricted FAQs by bypassing per-record permission checks. Low-privileged users with the dlattachment right, or anonymous users when allowDownloadsForGuests is enabled, can request attachment IDs to retrieve confidential files from restricted FAQs.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.9 and in the 4.2.0-alpha releases before 4.2.0-beta. The vulnerability resides in attachment.php, where it allows low-privileged users with the download attachment right, or anonymous users when guest downloads are enabled, to bypass per-record permission checks and download attachments from restricted FAQs. This flaw could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential files attached to FAQs that are not accessible to the user or guest under normal circumstances.
Users can update to phpMyFAQ version 4.1.9 or later to address this vulnerability. For those using the 4.2.0-alpha releases, upgrading to 4.2.0-beta is recommended.
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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 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-pp67-9fv9-ph7q | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-pp67-9fv9-ph7q | [email protected] | AdvisoryTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.9-and-4.2.0-alpha-before-4.2.0-beta-authorization-bypass-via-attachment-php-downloads | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | >= 0, < 4.1.9 >= 4.2.0-alpha, < 4.2.0-beta (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 17, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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