CVE-2026-116183 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 contains an object-level authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify or delete any visitor question by supplying an arbitrary openQuestionID to POST /api/faq/create. Attackers solving the CAPTCHA can rewrite question categories, forge answered entries in faqquestion_history, or permanently delete questions when records.enableDeleteQuestion is enabled.
A vulnerability exists in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.10, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass object-level authorization. By sending an arbitrary openQuestionID to the POST /api/faq/create endpoint, attackers can modify or delete any visitor-submitted question. This vulnerability arises because the openQuestionID is not properly validated or authorized before being used to update the faqquestions table. Attackers who solve the CAPTCHA can change question categories, fabricate entries in the faqquestion_history, or permanently delete questions if the records.enableDeleteQuestion option is activated.
Users are advised to update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.10 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9m55-g84r-x6v7 | [email protected] | AdvisoryTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.10-authorization-bypass-via-api-faq-create-openquestionid | [email protected] | AdvisoryVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-639 | Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | <= 4.2.0-beta (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |