Vulnerability in Thorsten Phpmyfaq
CVE-2026-35675
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (38.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 38th percentile — 38.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Thorsten Phpmyfaq — versions 0, 4.1.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89 (vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-passwor… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35675?
- CVE-2026-35675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thorsten Phpmyfaq, classified under Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-05-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35675?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.