CVE-2026-111909
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 Missing Authorization Allows Superadmin Deletion via deleteUser API
CVSS Score
8.1
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the deleteUser() API that allows authenticated non-superadmin users with delete_user permission to delete superadmin accounts. Attackers can send a DELETE request to /admin/api/user/delete with a superadmin's userId other than 1, removing administrative access and accountability.
| CWE | CWE-269 |
| Vendor | thorsten |
| Product | phpmyfaq |
| Published | Oct 17, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
thorsten / phpMyFAQ
0 < 4.1.9
References
Credits
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