CVE-2026-66398

Description

phpMyFAQ before v4.1.6 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the configuration API that allows authenticated administrators with CONFIGURATION_EDIT and ATTACHMENT_ADD privileges to write arbitrary PHP files by manipulating the upgrade.lastDownloadedPackage setting. Attackers can upload a malicious ZIP file as an attachment, point the updater configuration to its stored path, and extract it into the application root to achieve code execution as the web server user.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-494 CWE-494

References

Other References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-4fv7-8rr6-rf2w https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-remote-code-execution-via-configuration-api https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-4fv7-8rr6-rf2w

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-66398? +

phpMyFAQ before v4.1.6 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the configuration API that allows authenticated administrators with CONFIGURATION_EDIT and ATTACHMENT_ADD privileges to write arbitrary PHP files by manipulating the upgrade.lastDownloadedPackage setting. Attackers can upload a malicious ZIP file as an attachment, point the updater configuration to its stored path, and extract it into the application root to achieve code execution as the web server user.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-66398? +

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.

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