CVE-2026-35675
HIGHphpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update
Title source: cnaDescription
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.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
GHSA Advisory GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: phpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update
Scores
CVSS v3
8.2
EPSS
0.0032
EPSS Percentile
23.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-307
Status
published
Products (4)
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq
0 - 4.1.3Packagist
thorsten/phpMyFAQ
< 4.1.3
thorsten/phpmyfaq
0 - 4.1.3Packagist
thorsten/phpMyFAQ
4.1.3
Published
May 28, 2026
Tracked Since
May 28, 2026