Vulnerability · Published May 28, 2026 · Assigned by VulnCheck

CVE-2026-35675phpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update

High 8.2

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 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.2High

Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 63.8% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any user account password without token verification or email confirmation. Attackers can enumerate valid usernames, obtain plaintext passwords via email, and achieve complete account takeover including administrative access.

Affected packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Packagist	phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq	4.1.3	GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89
Packagist	thorsten/phpmyfaq	4.1.3	GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
thorsten	phpMyFAQ	0 – before 4.1.3

Weakness: CWE-307 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

References

GHSA Advisory GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89 vendor-advisory
VulnCheck Advisory: phpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update third-party-advisory