CVE-2026-46367

What it is

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Utils::parseUrl() that allows authenticated users to inject JavaScript via malformed URLs in comments. Attackers can craft URLs with unescaped quotes to inject event handlers, stealing admin session cookies and achieving full application takeover when visitors view affected FAQ pages.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-15 19:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-26 14:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-15 19:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-26 14:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 8.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

None