CVE-2024-56199
5.2 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-56199 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyfaq phpmyfaq. It was published on January 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Starting no later than version 3.2.10 and prior to version 4.0.2, an attacker can inject malicious HTML content into the FAQ editor at `http[:]//localhost/admin/index[.]php?action=editentry`, resulting in a complete disruption of the FAQ page's user interface. By injecting malformed HTML elements styled to cover the entire screen, an attacker can render the page unusable. This injection manipulates the page structure by introducing overlapping buttons, images, and iframes, breaking the intended layout and functionality. Exploiting this issue can lead to Denial of Service for legitimate users, damage to the user experience, and potential abuse in phishing or defacement attacks. Version 4.0.2 contains a patch for the vulnerability.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpmyfaq. Update phpmyfaq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| phpmyfaq | phpmyfaq | >= 3.2.10, < 4.0.2 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-56199?
CVE-2024-56199 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting phpmyfaq phpmyfaq. It was published on January 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-56199?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-56199?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpmyfaq. Update phpmyfaq to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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