CVE-2024-55889: phpmyfaq — Exploit & Fix

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.

Is your site exposed to CVE-2024-55889?

Run a free security scan — no signup, results in seconds.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-451 CWE-451

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
phpmyfaq	phpmyfaq	< 3.2.10

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/fa0f7368dc3288eedb1915def64ef8fb270f711d https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc

Exploits

https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55889? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-55889? +

CVE-2024-55889 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55889? +

CVE-2024-55889 affects products from phpmyfaq, specifically: phpmyfaq. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55889? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

Related Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-45150

Zen is a firefox-based browser. Prior to 1.19.13b, Zen Browser did not provide a persistent, clearly visible security notification when …

CVE-2024-52277

User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information vulnerability in DocuSeal allows Content Spoofing.Displayed version does not show the layer flattened …

CVE-2024-52270

User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information vulnerability in DropBox Sign(HelloSign) allows Content Spoofing. Displayed version does not show the …

CVE-2024-52271

User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information vulnerability in Documenso allows Content Spoofing.Displayed version does not show the layer flattened …

CVE-2025-8043 9.8

Focus incorrectly truncated URLs towards the beginning instead of around the origin. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 141.

CVE-2025-31951 8.8

HCL BigFix RunBookAI is affected by a Unvalidated Command Input / Potential Command Smuggling vulnerability. A flaw in a component's …

CVE-2024-55889