CVE-2026-24420
Medium
Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Versions 4.0.16 and below allow an authenticated user without the dlattachment permission to download FAQ attachments due to a incomprehensive permissions check. The presence of a right key is improperly validated as proof of authorization in attachment.php. Additionally, the group and user permission logic contains a flawed conditional expression that may allow unauthorized access. This issue has been fixed in version
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductPhpmyfaq
PublishedJan 24, 2026
First seenJan 24, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- phpmyfaq phpmyfaq4.0.17 or later
- phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq4.0.17 or later
- thorsten/phpmyfaq4.0.17 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| phpmyfaq phpmyfaq | v < 4.0.17 | 4.0.17 |
| phpmyfaq/phpmyfaqPackagist | v < 4.0.17 | 4.0.17 |
| thorsten/phpmyfaqPackagist | v < 4.0.17 | 4.0.17 |
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