Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2026-76207: Missing Critical Step in Authentication in thorsten phpMyFAQ

0
High
Published: 08/19/2026 (08/19/2026, 15:32:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: thorsten
Product: phpMyFAQ

Description

phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.7 have a vulnerability in their two-factor authentication process where remember-me tokens are issued before the second-factor verification completes. This allows attackers with valid credentials to bypass the 2FA challenge by obtaining and replaying the remember-me cookie, gaining full authenticated access without completing the second-factor step.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.6high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
thorsten/phpMyFAQ
pkg:github/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
Affected versions
<4.1.7

Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/19/2026, 14:56:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-76207 describes a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability in phpMyFAQ prior to version 4.1.7. The issue arises because remember-me tokens are issued before the completion of the 2FA verification process. An attacker who already has valid user credentials can exploit this flaw by obtaining a remember-me cookie, which can then be replayed to bypass the 2FA challenge entirely, resulting in unauthorized full authentication.

Potential Impact

An attacker with valid credentials can bypass the second-factor authentication step, gaining full authenticated access to the phpMyFAQ system without completing 2FA. This undermines the security benefits of two-factor authentication and increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using vulnerable versions or disable the remember-me feature if possible to reduce risk.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-08-19T11:34:28.576Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a85bc76acd9273b492f497c

Added to database: 08/19/2026, 14:23:50 UTC

Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:56:04 UTC

Last updated: 08/19/2026, 17:57:16 UTC

Views: 3

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses