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.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.9Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)2.2%top 17.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

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

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Packagistthorsten/phpmyfaq3.2.10GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
thorsten phpMyFAQ < 3.2.10

Weakness: CWE-451 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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