phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.0.18, the WebAuthn prepare endpoint (`/api/webauthn/prepare`) creates new active user accounts without any authentication, CSRF protection, captcha, or configuration checks. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create unlimited user accounts even when registration is disabled. Version 4.0.18 fixes the issue.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/f2ab673f0668753cd0f7c7c8bc7fd2304dcf5cb1 | Patch |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w22q-m2fm-x9f4 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
04 Mar 2026, 16:08
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:phpmyfaq:phpmyfaq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Phpmyfaq phpmyfaq
Phpmyfaq |
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| References | () https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/f2ab673f0668753cd0f7c7c8bc7fd2304dcf5cb1 - Patch | |
| References | () https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w22q-m2fm-x9f4 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory |
27 Feb 2026, 20:21
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-02-27 20:21
Updated : 2026-03-04 16:08
NVD link : CVE-2026-27836
Mitre link : CVE-2026-27836
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-27836
JSON object : View
Products Affected
phpmyfaq
- phpmyfaq
CWE
CWE-862
Missing Authorization
