CVE-2009-4780: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in phpMyFAQ before 2.5.5 allow remote atta...

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CVE-2009-4780 describes multiple cross-site scripting issues in phpMyFAQ before 2.5.5. Affected public FAQ sites could let an attacker inject script or HTML into user-facing pages, potentially enabling session theft, phishing, or content manipulation. The record is old and source confidence is limited. Exposure is most likely for internet-facing phpMyFAQ deployments running versions earlier than 2.5.5. Systems not using phpMyFAQ, or already upgraded beyond the vulnerable range, are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy web-application cleanup item. Prioritize if phpMyFAQ is public-facing or handles authenticated users, but do not treat it as emergency exploitation without new evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any phpMyFAQ deployments and confirm their exact version.; Upgrade to phpMyFAQ 2.5.5 or later if vendor guidance confirms applicability.; Review vendor release notes or archived advisories for version-specific remediation..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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