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CVE-2024-55889

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.12%

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CVE-2024-55889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpmyfaqPhpmyfaq< 3.2.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55889?
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2024-55889?
CVE-2024-55889 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55889?
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Source: NVD / NIST