CVE-2026-35675

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

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

thorsten · phpMyFAQ

CVSS v4.0 VULNCHECK

8.8 HIGHCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

CVSS v3.1 VULNCHECK

8.2 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

EPSS

0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 39th percentile

Published

2026-05-28

Updated

2026-06-23

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry