CVE-2026-76208

CVE-2026-76208

phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which overwrites the account_status column of a pre-existing local account from 'blocked' to 'active'. As a result, a user whose local phpMyFAQ account has been administratively blocked can restore their account and log in by authenticating via LDAP. The state transition is not logged, so administrators cannot detect that the block was overridden. Fixed in 4.1.7.

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.

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76208?
CVE-2026-76208 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under CWE-778. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-08-19.
How severe is CVE-2026-76208?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.