GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp: Duplicate Advisory PhpMyFAQ's Missing CONFIGURATION_EDIT Permission Check Vulnerability

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CVSS 4.3
CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) phpmyfaq's missing configuration_edit permission check vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyfaq's missing configuration_edit permission check on 12 admin api configuration tab endpoints allows information disclosure by any authenticated user. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.2.

GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

thorsten/phpmyfaq fixed: 4.1.2 
Upgrade thorsten/phpmyfaq to 4.1.2
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq fixed: 4.1.2 
Upgrade phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq to 4.1.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Duplicate Advisory, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-pqh6-8fxf-jx22. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains missing permission checks in ConfigurationTabController.php where 12 endpoints use userIsAuthenticated() instead of userHasPermission(CONFIGURATION_EDIT). Any authenticated user can enumerate system configuration metadata including permission model, cache backend, mail provider, and translation provider by querying /admin/api/configuration endpoints, violating least privilege access control.

GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
thorsten/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 4.1.2
4.1.2
phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq
 Packagist
< 4.1.2
4.1.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-rm98-82fr-mcfx
NVD — GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45007
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-missing-permission-check-on-12-configuration-api-endpoints-allows-information-disclosure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp?
GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving phpMyFAQ's Missing CONFIGURATION_EDIT Permission Check on 12 Admin API Configuration Tab Endpoints Allows Information Disclosure by Any Authenticated User under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.2 across affected packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq, phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq.
What version fixes GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp?
Upgrading to 4.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is thorsten/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, thorsten/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 4.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.2 or later.
Is phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq affected?
Yes, phpmyfaq/phpmyfaq is affected in releases prior to 4.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp?
GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp?
GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for GHSA-p26v-fx3x-r2rp?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for thorsten/phpmyfaq'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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