Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 3.2.10, a vulnerability exists in the FAQ Record component where a privileged attacker can trigger a file download on a victim's machine upon page visit by embedding it in an <iframe> element without user interaction or explicit consent. Version 3.2.10 fixes the issue.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| thorsten | phpMyFAQ | < 3.2.10 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
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Exploit-DB 1
- phpMyFAQ 3.2.10 - Unintended File Download Triggered by Embedded Frames EDB-52235 · webapps · Apr 16, 2025
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Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packagist | thorsten/phpmyfaq | < 3.2.10 | 3.2.10 | GHSA-m3r7-8gw7-qwvc |