thorsten phpMyFAQ up to 4.1.1 Session Cookie authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in thorsten phpMyFAQ up to 4.1.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Session Cookie Handler. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-46365. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in thorsten phpMyFAQ up to 4.1.1. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Session Cookie Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the DELETE /admin/api/content/tags/{tagId} endpoint that allows any authenticated user to delete tags. Any logged-in user, including regular frontend users, can delete arbitrary tags by sending a DELETE request with a valid session cookie, resulting in permanent data loss and disruption of FAQ organization.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-46365 since 05/13/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 4.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: phpMyFAQ 4.1.2

Timelineinfo

05/13/2026 CVE reserved
05/16/2026 +3 days Advisory disclosed
05/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/01/2026 +16 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-7cx3-2qx2-3g6w
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46365 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-364250

Entryinfo

Created: 05/16/2026 06:38
Updated: 06/01/2026 06:59
Changes: 05/16/2026 06:38 (65), 06/01/2026 06:59 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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