CVE-2026-46365 Details
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the DELETE /admin/api/content/tags/{tagId} endpoint that allows any authenticated user to delete tags. Any logged-in user, including regular frontend users, can delete arbitrary tags by sending a DELETE request with a valid session cookie, resulting in permanent data loss and disruption of FAQ organization.
A missing authorization vulnerability has been identified in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.2. The issue resides in the DELETE /admin/api/content/tags/{tagId} endpoint, where the application fails to properly authorize users before allowing tag deletion. This vulnerability enables any authenticated user, including regular frontend users, to delete arbitrary tags by sending a DELETE request with a valid session cookie. The consequence of this vulnerability is permanent data loss and disruption of FAQ organization, as deleted tags cannot be recovered without a database backup.
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 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7cx3-2qx2-3g6w | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7cx3-2qx2-3g6w | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-missing-authorization-in-tag-deletion-endpoint | [email protected] | AdvisoryVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phpMyFAQ | <= 4.1.1 (semver) |
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Change History
5 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 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |