Description
phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 include live TOTP shared secrets in plaintext within user data export ZIP files. Attackers obtaining exported archives can extract the TOTP seed and generate valid one-time codes to bypass two-factor authentication.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| thorsten | phpMyFAQ | < 4.1.8 | 4.1.8 |
References
- GitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-xhgx-2wj8-g4pj) vendor-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: phpMyFAQ before 4.1.8 TOTP Secret Exposure via Data Export third-party-advisory