CVE-2023-1886

Name: CVE-2023-1886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-05T17:15:07.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1886 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12. . EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-294

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpmyfaq	Phpmyfaq	< 3.1.12

References

https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/27eaaae16850694634ac52416a0bd38b35d7330aPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b7d244b7-5ac3-4964-81ee-8dbb5bb5e33aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/27eaaae16850694634ac52416a0bd38b35d7330aPatch
https://huntr.dev/bounties/b7d244b7-5ac3-4964-81ee-8dbb5bb5e33aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1886?

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.

How severe is CVE-2023-1886?

CVE-2023-1886 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1886?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-1886?

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Source: NVD / NIST