CVE-2026-66397

unknowncovered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-07-27

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 fails to validate path traversal sequences in the existing_image field during category updates, allowing authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient sanitization in Image::delete(). Attackers can delete the database.php configuration file to disable the installation gate and access the public setup wizard to create new superadmin accounts.

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Exploitation outlook

Low exploitation risk0.33% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 25% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Advisory coverage (1)

unknownCVE-2026-66397: phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 fails to validate path traversal sequences in the existing_image field d…nvd · 2026-07-27

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