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CVE-2026-85586

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.8 CAPTCHA Bypass via store parameter

Published: Sep 4, 2026Updated: Sep 10, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-799

Description

phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 fail to validate CAPTCHA when the store parameter is set to 'now' in question submission requests. Unauthenticated attackers can bypass CAPTCHA protection and submit unlimited questions directly, causing database pollution and triggering outgoing mail notifications.

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Weaknesses

Affected Products

thorsten
individual-devaka phpmyfaq, thorsten/phpmyfaq

Exploitability

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