CVE-2014-6049: phpmyfaq Improper Authorization
CVSS: 5.5v2.0MediumModified
Published 28-08-2018Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-6049 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in phpmyfaq. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
3.19%
0%100%
Low · -0.88 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 28-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges to bypass authorization via a crafted instance ID parameter.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsLow 2.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.88 pp
From 4.07% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score3.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundphpMyFAQ 2.8.x - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Phpmyfaq1 product
- phpmyfaq< 2.8.13
1 vendor · 1 product