Vulnerability · Published Dec 29, 2025 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2025-69200phpMyFAQ has unauthenticated config backup download via /api/setup/backup
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-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 2.1% (higher than 82% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei. Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | thorsten/phpmyfaq | 4.0.16 | GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg |
| Packagist | thorsten/phpmyfaq | no fix listed | GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-202 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N