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CVE-2026-76208

Phpmyfaq authentication bypass

8.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.44%
  1. Published19 Aug 2026

Description

phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which overwrites the account_status column of a pre-existing local account from 'blocked' to 'active'. As a result, a user whose local phpMyFAQ account has been administratively blocked can restore their account and log in by authenticating via LDAP. The state transition is not logged, so administrators cannot detect that the block was overridden. Fixed in 4.1.7.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Phpmyfaq≥ 3.1.0 < 4.1.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Phpmyfaq≥ 4.1.6

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-76208 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-76208 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.44%.

How severe is CVE-2026-76208?

CVE-2026-76208 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-76208?

Affected products include Phpmyfaq.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76208?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Phpmyfaq 4.1.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.