CVE-2026-35675

8.2 HIGH
Published: May 28, 2026 Modified: May 29, 2026
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Description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any user account password without token verification or email confirmation. Attackers can enumerate valid usernames, obtain plaintext passwords via email, and achieve complete account takeover including administrative access.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
24th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

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