CSV Injection Vulnerability in phpMyFAQ Affects User Profiles
CVE-2023-53929

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

pHPMyFAQ

Status
pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-53929?

The phpMyFAQ version 3.1.12 is susceptible to CSV injection, where authenticated users can exploit the system by injecting malicious formulas into their profile names. This vulnerability allows an attacker to craft a profile name with payloads such as 'calc|a!z|', leading to potential code execution when an administrator exports user data to a CSV file. As a result, this could compromise sensitive user information, highlighting the importance of monitoring user input in applications.

Affected Version(s)

phpMyFAQ 3.1.12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-53929 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51399
exploit
https://www.phpmyfaq.de/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-csv-injecti...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mirabbas Ağalarov
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CVE-2023-53929 : CSV Injection Vulnerability in phpMyFAQ Affects User Profiles