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CVE-2024-56199

5.2 · MEDIUM

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application.

Published Jan 2, 2025CWE-79EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2024-56199 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Starting no later than version 3.2.10 and prior to version 4.0.2, an attacker can inject malicious HTML content into the FAQ editor at `http[:]//localhost/admin/index[.]php?action=editentry`, resulting in a complete disruption of the FAQ page's user interface. By injecting malformed HTML elements styled to cover the entire screen, an attacker can render the page unusable. This injection manipulates the page structure by introducing overlapping buttons, images, and iframes, breaking the intended layout and functionality. Exploiting this issue can lead to Denial of Service for legitimate users, damage to the user experience, and potential abuse in phishing or defacement attacks. Version 4.0.2 contains a patch for the vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-ww33-jppq-qfrp

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56199?

CVE-2024-56199 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 2, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-56199?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.2, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-56199?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-56199?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-56199 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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