phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 Missing Authorization via MCP Server faq_search Tool
CVSS score
4.8
EPSS probability
%0.1
Risk score
0.0
Published
3 d ago
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Vulnerability description
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DayBreach AI Explanation
Verified against sourcesSources read
2
Source agreement
0/2
Evidence confidence
%37
Short explanation
phpMyFAQ through version 4.1.10 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the MCP server faq_search tool, allowing MCP clients to read restricted FAQs due to missing permission checks.
Unauthorized MCP clients can retrieve restricted and confidential FAQ question and answer texts, leading to an information disclosure risk.
What should be done?
- Follow vendor advisories for updates
- Restrict access to the MCP server
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Chain of evidence and sources
phpMyFAQ 4.1.10 ve önceki sürümler, MCP sunucusu faq_search aracında yetkilendirme eksikliği barındırmaktadır.
Search::searchDatabase fonksiyonu kullanıcı veya grup izin denetimlerini uygulamadığı için kısıtlı SSS verileri okunabilmektedir.
Saldırganlar phpmyfaq:mcp:server bileşenine bağlanarak kısıtlanmış SSS içerikleri için arama sorguları çalıştırabilir.
Show the technical text from the sources
phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the MCP server faq_search tool that allows MCP clients to read restricted FAQs because Search::searchDatabase() never applies user or group permission checks. Attackers connected to the phpmyfaq:mcp:server can issue search queries to retrieve the full question and answer text of active FAQs restricted to specific users or groups.
CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE: CWE-862
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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-108851 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | thorsten | phpMyFAQ | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.
| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | CVSS V40 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X | NVD |
| 4.8 | CVSS V4_0 | MEDIUM | CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N | CVE CNA |
| 3.3 | CVSS V31 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | NVD |
| 3.3 | CVSS V3_1 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | CVE CNA |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-108851 is associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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