MEDIUM 6.9 NVD
CVE-2026-85586
phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 fail to validate CAPTCHA when the store parameter is set to 'now' in question submission requests. Unauthenticated attackers can
phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 fail to validate CAPTCHA when the store parameter is set to 'now' in question submission requests. Unauthenticated attackers can bypass CAPTCHA protection and submit unlimited questions directly, causing database pollution and triggering outgoing mail notifications.
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-72vj-pvm4-mm7x
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.8-captcha-bypass-via-store-parame
This medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 was published on 2026-09-04 via NVD.
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