CVE-2026-35675 HIGH

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

Vendor Thorsten
Product phpMyFAQ
Weakness CWE-307 · Brute force
Published May 28, 2026
Last update May 29, 2026

CVSS base score

8.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

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.

Key dates

Disclosure timeline

May 28, 2026 CVE published
May 29, 2026 Record updated