CVE-2024-55889: CVE-2024-55889: phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability e…
phpmyfaq · phpmyfaq · NVD published 2024-12-13 · posted 2025-04-16 · last modified 2026-06-17
What it is
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.
| Weakness | CWE-451 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (source: [email protected]) |
| ATT&CK tactics | n/a |
Exploitation evidence
First exploit evidence seen: 2025-04-16 (earliest date across the sources below).
Exploited in the wild
No source on this site lists in-the-wild exploitation yet (CISA KEV, VulnCheck KEV).
Public exploit code
Exploit-DB
- EDB-52235: phpMyFAQ 3.2.10 - Unintended File Download Triggered by Embedded Frames (2025-04-16)
Sources: Exploit-DB (OffSec).
No ATT&CK techniques could be mapped or inferred for this CVE yet.
How to fix it
Fixed versions
- phpmyfaq phpmyfaq: upgrade to 3.2.10 or later
Derived from the NVD CPE configuration (versionEndExcluding / versionEndIncluding). Always confirm with the vendor advisory.
Vendor advisories and patches
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/fa0f7368dc3288eedb1915def64ef8fb270f711d (Patch)
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc (Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
Detection Generic guidance
Response checklist Generic guidance
- Inventory: find every instance of the affected product and version (include internet-facing and forgotten ones).
- Patch or mitigate per the vendor advisory; if you cannot patch, remove internet exposure or apply the vendor workaround.
- Assume compromise if the system was exposed before patching: hunt for the indicators in the advisory and review logs back to the disclosure date.
- Rotate credentials and secrets stored on or used by the affected system if compromise cannot be ruled out.