Security Vulnerability in phpMyFAQ FAQ Record Component
CVE-2024-55889

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Thorsten

Status
pHPMyFAQ
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-55889?

A security flaw in the phpMyFAQ web application prior to version 3.2.10 allows privileged attackers to trigger unauthorized file downloads on a victim's device. This can be achieved through the embedding of malicious content in an element, which executes automatically upon the user visiting the affected page, bypassing the need for user interaction or consent. This vulnerability poses significant risks to user privacy and system security.

Affected Version(s)

phpMyFAQ < 3.2.10

References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/...
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https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/fa0f7368dc328...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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