How severe is CVE-2025-69200?

CVE-2025-69200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-69200 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-69200?

CVE-2025-69200 primarily affects Phpmyfaq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69200?

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-2025-69200 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-69200 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205600.

When was CVE-2025-69200 published?

CVE-2025-69200 was published on 2025-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-69200

CVE-2025-69200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-202.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205600
Weakness: CWE-202
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2025-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-69200?: phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-69200?: CVE-2025-69200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-69200 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-69200?: CVE-2025-69200 primarily affects Phpmyfaq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-69200?: 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-2025-69200 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-69200 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205600.
When was CVE-2025-69200 published?: CVE-2025-69200 was published on 2025-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:4.1.0:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*

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