๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-35675

HIGH 8.2

phpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update

CVSS Score
8.2
EPSS Score
0.1%
EPSS Percentile
29th

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.

CWE CWE-307
Vendor thorsten
Product phpmyfaq
Published May 28, 2026
Last Updated May 29, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Affected Versions

thorsten / phpMyFAQ
0 < 4.1.3

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
github.com: https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update

Credits

๐Ÿ” cyberHunter127