CVE-2014-6046

Name: CVE-2014-6046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-28T17:29:00.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-6046 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified users for requests that (1) delete active users by leveraging improper validation of CSRF tokens or that (2) delete open questions, (3) activate users, (4) publish FAQs, (5) add or delete Glossary, (6) add or delete FAQ news, or (7) add or delete comments or add votes by leveraging lack of a CSRF token.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified users for requests that (1) delete active users by leveraging improper validation of CSRF tokens or that (2) delete open questions, (3) activate users, (4) publish FAQs, (5) add or delete Glossary, (6) add or delete FAQ news, or (7) add or delete comments or add votes by leveraging lack of a CSRF token.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	< 2.8.13

References

http://techdefencelabs.com/security-advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2014-09-16Vendor Advisory
http://techdefencelabs.com/security-advisories.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.phpmyfaq.de/security/advisory-2014-09-16Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6046?

How severe is CVE-2014-6046?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6046 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6046?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST