How severe is CVE-2026-76208?

CVE-2026-76208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-76208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-76208?

CVE-2026-76208 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76208?

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.

When was CVE-2026-76208 published?

CVE-2026-76208 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-09-30.

CVE-2026-76208

CVE-2026-76208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmyfaq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-778.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v4: 8.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-778
Affected product: Phpmyfaq
Published: 2026-08-19
Last modified: 2026-09-30

Description

phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which overwrites the account_status column of a pre-existing local account from 'blocked' to 'active'. As a result, a user whose local phpMyFAQ account has been administratively blocked can restore their account and log in by authenticating via LDAP. The state transition is not logged, so administrators cannot detect that the block was overridden. Fixed in 4.1.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76208?: phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which overwrites the account_status column of a pre-existing local account from 'blocked' to 'active'. As a result, a user whose local phpMyFAQ account has been administratively blocked can restore their account and log in by authenticating via LDAP. The state transition is not logged, so administrators cannot detect that the block was overridden. Fixed in 4.1.7.
How severe is CVE-2026-76208?: CVE-2026-76208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-76208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-76208?: CVE-2026-76208 affects Phpmyfaq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-76208?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-76208 published?: CVE-2026-76208 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-09-30.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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