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CVE-2026-85592

3.7 · LOW

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.8 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the question creation endpoint where the isAddingQuestionsAllowed() method grants access to all callers when main.enableAskQu…

Published Sep 4, 2026CWE-863EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2026-85592 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.8 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the question creation endpoint where the isAddingQuestionsAllowed() method grants access to all callers when main.enableAskQuestions is enabled, ignoring the records.allowQuestionsForGuests setting. Unauthenticated attackers can submit questions via the question/create API endpoint to bypass guest submission restrictions and inject spam into the admin moderation queue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-546h-9ghq-x49gRefwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.8-authorization-bypass-via-question-createGitHubgithub.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-546h-9ghq-x49g

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-85592?

CVE-2026-85592 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-85592?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-85592?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-85592?

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