CVE-2026-45008 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.2, specifically within the Client::deleteClientFolder function. This vulnerability allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. By submitting traversal sequences in the client URL parameter, attackers can recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.
Users are advised to update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed May 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 18, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-path-traversal-in-client-deleteclientfolder-via-url-parameter | [email protected] | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-73 | External Control of File Name or Path | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | <= 4.1.1 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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