CVE-2022-3766: phpmyfaq Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 7.3v3.0HighModified
Published 31-10-2022Last modified 16-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-3766 is a high (CVSS 7.3) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in phpmyfaq. EPSS estimates a 6.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
7.3/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
6.48%
0%100%
Low · +0.35 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference, exploit-database
Timeline
- 31-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Reflected in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.8.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
High 7.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
6.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.35 pp
From 6.13% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score6.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (huntr.dev)
Maturity: unknown
phpMyFAQ 3.1.7 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Phpmyfaq1 product
- phpmyfaq< 3.1.8
Thorsten1 product
- thorsten/phpmyfaq≥ unspecified, < 3.1.8
2 vendors · 2 products
References
3 links- huntr.dev/bounties/d9666520-4ff5-43bb-aacf-50c8e5570983ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/c7904f2236c6c0dd64c2226b90c30af0f7e5a72dPatchThird Party Advisory