CVE-2024-54141
CVE-2024-54141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-209.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3514
- Weakness: CWE-209
- Affected product: Phpmyfaq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application for PHP 8.1+ and MySQL, PostgreSQL and other databases. Prior to 4.0.0, phpMyFAQ exposes the database (ie postgreSQL) server's credential when connection to DB fails. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-54141?
- phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application for PHP 8.1+ and MySQL, PostgreSQL and other databases. Prior to 4.0.0, phpMyFAQ exposes the database (ie postgreSQL) server's credential when connection to DB fails. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.0.
- How severe is CVE-2024-54141?
- CVE-2024-54141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2024-54141 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-54141?
- CVE-2024-54141 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-54141?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-54141 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-54141 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3514.
- When was CVE-2024-54141 published?
- CVE-2024-54141 was published on 2024-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/b9289a0b2233df864361c131cd177b6715fbb0fe
- https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-vrjr-p3xp-xx2x
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:4.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
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