How severe is CVE-2024-55889?

CVE-2024-55889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-55889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-55889?

CVE-2024-55889 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-55889?

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

Does CVE-2024-55889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-55889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3486.

When was CVE-2024-55889 published?

CVE-2024-55889 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-55889

CVE-2024-55889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-451.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3486
Weakness: CWE-451
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-55889?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-55889?: CVE-2024-55889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-55889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55889?: CVE-2024-55889 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-55889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-55889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3486.
When was CVE-2024-55889 published?: CVE-2024-55889 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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