CVE-2024-55889

MEDIUM

phpMyFAQ < 3.2.10 - Unauthenticated File Download via FAQ Record Iframe Embed

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2024-55889. PoCs published by Geo.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This writeup describes a vulnerability in phpMyFAQ v3.2.10 where an attacker can trigger an unintended file download by embedding an iframe pointing to a malicious attachment. The exploit requires privileged access to create or edit a FAQ record.

Description

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by Geo · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52235

This writeup describes a vulnerability in phpMyFAQ v3.2.10 where an attacker can trigger an unintended file download by embedding an iframe pointing to a malicious attachment. The exploit requires privileged access to create or edit a FAQ record.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpMyFAQ v3.2.10
Auth required
Prerequisites: Privileged access to create or edit FAQ records · Ability to upload a malicious file as an attachment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 4.9
EPSS 0.0912
EPSS Percentile 92.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-451
Status published
Products (2)
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq < 3.2.10
thorsten/phpmyfaq 0 - 3.2.10Packagist
Published Dec 13, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026