CVE-2023-1887: phpmyfaq Business Logic Errors

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-1887 is a high (CVSS 8.3) Business Logic Errors vulnerability in phpmyfaq. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 05-04-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Business Logic Errors in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12.

• CWE-840Business Logic ErrorsWeaknesses in this category identify some of the underlying problems that commonly allow attackers to manipulate the business logic of an application. Errors in business logic can be devastating to an entire application. They can be difficult to find automatically, since they typically involve legitimate use of the application's functionality. However, many business logic errors can exhibit patterns that are similar to well-understood implementation and design weaknesses.