CVE-2026-35675: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in thorsten phpMyFAQ
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-35675 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting phpMyFAQ before version 4.1.3. The vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality, where the system fails to enforce token verification or email confirmation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords arbitrarily, enumerate valid usernames, and obtain plaintext passwords sent via email. Successful exploitation leads to complete account takeover, including administrative accounts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
Attackers can reset any user's password without authentication, enabling full account takeover. This includes administrative accounts, which can lead to complete compromise of the phpMyFAQ installation. Additionally, attackers can enumerate valid usernames and receive plaintext passwords via email, increasing the risk of further attacks or lateral movement.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in phpMyFAQ version 4.1.3. Users should upgrade to version 4.1.3 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since no official patch or temporary fix details are provided beyond the version update, upgrading is the recommended action.
CVE-2026-35675: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in thorsten phpMyFAQ
Description
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35675 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting phpMyFAQ before version 4.1.3. The vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality, where the system fails to enforce token verification or email confirmation. This allows unauthenticated attackers to reset passwords arbitrarily, enumerate valid usernames, and obtain plaintext passwords sent via email. Successful exploitation leads to complete account takeover, including administrative accounts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on integrity.
Potential Impact
Attackers can reset any user's password without authentication, enabling full account takeover. This includes administrative accounts, which can lead to complete compromise of the phpMyFAQ installation. Additionally, attackers can enumerate valid usernames and receive plaintext passwords via email, increasing the risk of further attacks or lateral movement.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in phpMyFAQ version 4.1.3. Users should upgrade to version 4.1.3 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Since no official patch or temporary fix details are provided beyond the version update, upgrading is the recommended action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-04T12:32:50.477Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a186052e29bf47b500b4205
Added to database: 05/28/2026, 15:33:38 UTC
Last enriched: 06/24/2026, 15:09:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 42
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