Security readout for executives and security teams
phpMyFAQ through 2.9.8 has a cross-site scripting flaw in the configuration module’s FAQ title field. If an attacker can reach and abuse that field, malicious script could run in another user’s browser. The sources show public exploit references, but no cited evidence of active exploitation. Organizations are exposed if they run phpMyFAQ version 2.9.8 or earlier, especially where the configuration module is reachable by untrusted or weakly controlled users. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly accessible phpMyFAQ systems. This is not shown as actively exploited, but public exploit references and administrator-browser impact make delayed remediation unnecessary risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory phpMyFAQ deployments and identify versions 2.9.8 or earlier.; Apply the vendor-advised fixed release or patch from official phpMyFAQ guidance.; Restrict access to the configuration module to trusted administrators only..
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- 42987CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/30b0025e19bd95ba28f4eff4d259671e7bb6bb86CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144603/phpMyFAQ-2.9.8-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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