How severe is CVE-2026-48488?

CVE-2026-48488 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2026-48488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48488?

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

Does CVE-2026-48488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35091.

When was CVE-2026-48488 published?

CVE-2026-48488 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-48488

CVE-2026-48488 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.7. 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-328.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 4.0 base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35091
Weakness: CWE-328
Published: 2026-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.4, attachment passwords are hashed using SHA-1, a cryptographically broken algorithm. SHA-1 has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017 (SHAttered). Version 4.1.4 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48488?: phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.4, attachment passwords are hashed using SHA-1, a cryptographically broken algorithm. SHA-1 has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017 (SHAttered). Version 4.1.4 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-48488?: CVE-2026-48488 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 2.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2026-48488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35091.
When was CVE-2026-48488 published?: CVE-2026-48488 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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