XSS in Phpmyfaq
CVE-2024-24574
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application for PHP 8.1+ and MySQL, PostgreSQL and other databases. Unsafe echo of filename in phpMyFAQ\phpmyfaq\admin\attachments.php leads to allowed execution of JavaScript code in client side (XSS). This vulnerability has been patched in version 3.2.5.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.009 (55.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L.
Affected products
- Phpmyfaq
- Thorsten Phpmyfaq — versions < 3.2.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-24574?
- CVE-2024-24574 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2024-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-24574?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-24574 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.