CVE-2026-116182
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 SSRF via PDF Export Image Fetching
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the PDF export feature that fetches external images referenced in FAQ answers. Attackers who can influence FAQ content can embed image URLs pointing to loopback or internal services, causing the server to request them and embed responses in generated PDFs.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 25, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 25, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.10 or later.
- Validate external image URLs during PDF generation.
- Configure network restrictions for image fetching.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-116182.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-8wmv-9c4g-p5mg | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.10-ssrf-via-pdf-export-image-fetching |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description phpMyFAQ before 4.1.10 contains a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the PDF export feature that fetches external images referenced in FAQ answers. Attackers who can influence FAQ content can embed image URLs pointing to loopback or internal services, causing the server to request them and embed responses in generated PDFs. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-918 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116182.json">CVE-2026-116182</a> Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-8wmv-9c4g-p5mg Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.10-ssrf-via-pdf-export-image-fetching