How severe is CVE-2014-6049?

CVE-2014-6049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-6049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6049?

CVE-2014-6049 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6049?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6049 published?

CVE-2014-6049 was published on 2018-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6049

CVE-2014-6049 is a low-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2018-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges to bypass authorization via a crafted instance ID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6049?: phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with admin privileges to bypass authorization via a crafted instance ID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-6049?: CVE-2014-6049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-6049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6049?: CVE-2014-6049 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6049 published?: CVE-2014-6049 was published on 2018-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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