CVE-2026-75920
MediumCVSS 5.3Summary
phpMyFAQ before v4.1.6 writes content backup ZIP archives to the web-accessible document root at content.zip, exposing sensitive files including database credentials. Unauthenticated attackers can race concurrent requests to download the temporary ZIP file before deletion, or exploit XSS in admin contexts to trigger authenticated backups and retrieve the archive.
Risk Assessment
The risk is the exposure of sensitive data, including database credentials, which could lead to a full compromise of the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.6 or later, which includes a fix for storing backups outside the web-accessible directory.
Original NVD description (English source)
phpMyFAQ before v4.1.6 writes content backup ZIP archives to the web-accessible document root at content.zip, exposing sensitive files including database credentials. Unauthenticated attackers can race concurrent requests to download the temporary ZIP file before deletion, or exploit XSS in admin contexts to trigger authenticated backups and retrieve the archive.