CVE-2026-66397

UNKNOWN 0.0

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 Path Traversal via category image deletion

CVSS Score

0.0

EPSS Score

0.0%

EPSS Percentile

0th

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 fails to validate path traversal sequences in the existing_image field during category updates, allowing authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient sanitization in Image::delete(). Attackers can delete the database.php configuration file to disable the installation gate and access the public setup wizard to create new superadmin accounts.

CWE	CWE-22
Vendor	thorsten
Product	phpmyfaq
Published	Jul 27, 2026

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Affected Versions

thorsten / phpMyFAQ

0 < 4.1.6

References

NVD ↗ CVE.org ↗ EPSS Data ↗

github.com: https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-mh9w-5hr8-3272 vulncheck.com: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-path-traversal-via-category-image-deletion

Credits

🔍 ImDuong