Vulnerability · Published Dec 13, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2024-55889phpMyFAQ Vulnerable to Unintended File Download Triggered by Embedded Frames
Medium 4.9
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in phpMyFAQ from thorsten. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.2% (higher than 83% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | thorsten/phpmyfaq | 3.2.10 | GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-451 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N