CVE-2026-48488
phpMyFAQ has Weak Cryptography - SHA1 for Password Hashing
Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.4, attachment passwords are hashed using SHA-1, a cryptographically broken algorithm. SHA-1 has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017 (SHAttered). Version 4.1.4 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
June 8, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 7:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.4 or later.
- Ensure new passwords use stronger hashing.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-48488 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48488.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/1aa9be6f8a2fa5c527c983826205229fc3129718 | |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-58fg-62fg-3fcj |
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: phpMyFAQ de thorsten, Description: phpMyFAQ es una aplicación web de preguntas frecuentes (FAQ) de código abierto. Antes de la versión 4.1.4, las contraseñas de los archivos adjuntos se hashean usando SHA-1, un algoritmo criptográficamente roto. SHA-1 ha sido vulnerable a ataques de colisión desde 2017 (SHAttered). La versión 4.1.4 soluciona el problema. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'thorsten', 'product': 'phpMyFAQ', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 4.1.4'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-48488', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-09T14:23:33.704364Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.4, attachment passwords are hashed using SHA-1, a cryptographically broken algorithm. SHA-1 has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017 (SHAttered). Version 4.1.4 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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 CWE CWE-328 Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/1aa9be6f8a2fa5c527c983826205229fc3129718 Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-58fg-62fg-3fcj