How severe is CVE-2026-46362?

CVE-2026-46362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-46362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-46362?

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

Does CVE-2026-46362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-46362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30599.

When was CVE-2026-46362 published?

CVE-2026-46362 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-46362

CVE-2026-46362 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30599
Weakness: CWE-863
Published: 2026-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in AbstractAdministrationController::userHasPermission() that fails to terminate execution after sending a forbidden response. Attackers can access all permission-protected admin pages by requesting their URLs as authenticated users, exposing admin logs, user data, system information, and application configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-46362?: phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in AbstractAdministrationController::userHasPermission() that fails to terminate execution after sending a forbidden response. Attackers can access all permission-protected admin pages by requesting their URLs as authenticated users, exposing admin logs, user data, system information, and application configuration.
How severe is CVE-2026-46362?: CVE-2026-46362 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-46362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46362?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-46362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-46362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30599.
When was CVE-2026-46362 published?: CVE-2026-46362 was published on 2026-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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