CVE-2024-55889 EXPLOIT
4.9
MEDIUM · CVSS 3.1 · EPSS 2.2% (pctl 82)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.
Scoring
| CVSS | 4.9 (MEDIUM, v3.1) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| EPSS | 2.19% — more likely to be exploited than 82% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-451 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2024-12-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| phpmyfaq | phpmyfaq |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | phpMyFAQ 3.2.10 - Unintended File Download Triggered by Embedded Frames | 2025-04-16 |
References
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