Description
phpMyFAQ from 4.2.0-alpha before 4.2.0-beta contains a missing authorization vulnerability in GroupController::deleteGroup() that omits privilege-level checks on target groups. Authenticated non-SuperAdmin administrators holding GROUP_DELETE can send a crafted groupId to /admin/api/group/delete to permanently destroy higher-privileged groups and strip members' inherited rights.
Published: 2026-10-17
Score: 7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Privilege Escalation
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A missing authorization check in phpMyFAQ's GroupController::deleteGroup allows authenticated administrators with GROUP_DELETE permission to specify a target groupId and permanently delete that group. This action removes the group and strips all members of any inherited rights, potentially compromising access controls and organizational structure.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability applies to thorsten's phpMyFAQ versions from 4.2.0-alpha through 4.2.0-beta. All installations using these versions and a non-SuperAdmin administrator account with GROUP_DELETE rights are susceptible. No specific patch release is included in the listed data.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.0 represents moderate risk, while the EPSS score is not available, indicating no published exploitation data. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The attack vector requires an authenticated user with GROUP_DELETE authority; the exploit does not require elevated network privileges or external access, making it readily exploitable within a compromised administrative account.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 20:58 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.2.0‑beta or later where the missing authorization check is fixed.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, remove the GROUP_DELETE permission from non‑SuperAdmin accounts to prevent unauthorized group deletions.
  • Monitor administrative logs for deleteGroup API calls and verify that any group removals are legitimate.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 20:58 UTC.

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History

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description phpMyFAQ from 4.2.0-alpha before 4.2.0-beta contains a missing authorization vulnerability in GroupController::deleteGroup() that omits privilege-level checks on target groups. Authenticated non-SuperAdmin administrators holding GROUP_DELETE can send a crafted groupId to /admin/api/group/delete to permanently destroy higher-privileged groups and strip members' inherited rights.
Title phpMyFAQ 4.2.0-alpha before 4.2.0-beta Missing Authorization via deleteGroup API
First Time appeared Phpmyfaq
Phpmyfaq phpmyfaq
Weaknesses CWE-1220
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Phpmyfaq
Phpmyfaq phpmyfaq
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

Phpmyfaq Phpmyfaq
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-18T13:24:35.633Z

Reserved: 2026-10-17T12:15:56.790Z

Link: CVE-2026-111885

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-17T19:16:29.610

Modified: 2026-10-17T19:16:29.723

Link: CVE-2026-111885

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T21:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1220

    Insufficient Granularity of Access Control