CVE-2026-85586
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CVE-2026-85586 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| thorsten | phpMyFAQ | < 4.1.8 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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