How severe is CVE-2014-6050?

CVE-2014-6050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2014-6050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6050?

CVE-2014-6050 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6050?

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

When was CVE-2014-6050 published?

CVE-2014-6050 was published on 2018-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6050

CVE-2014-6050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2018-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism by replaying the request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6050?: phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism by replaying the request.
How severe is CVE-2014-6050?: CVE-2014-6050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-6050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6050?: CVE-2014-6050 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6050 published?: CVE-2014-6050 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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