CVE-2026-45008
phpMyFAQ - Path Traversal in Client::deleteClientFolder via URL Parameter
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope.
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-45008
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.2 or later.
- Verify directory deletion restrictions.
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-2026-45008.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-path-traversal-in-client-deleteclientfolder-via-url-parameter |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-45008 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-45008
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in Client::deleteClientFolder that allows admins with INSTANCE_DELETE permission to delete arbitrary directories. Attackers can submit traversal sequences like https://../../../<path> in the client URL parameter to recursively delete directories outside the intended clientFolder scope. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gh9p-q46p-57g2 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-path-traversal-in-client-deleteclientfolder-via-url-parameter