CVE-2026-85586

MediumCVSS 6.9/10Last modified Sep 10, 2026

Description

phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 fail to validate CAPTCHA when the store parameter is set to 'now' in question submission requests. Unauthenticated attackers can bypass CAPTCHA protection and submit unlimited questions directly, causing database pollution and triggering outgoing mail notifications.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0 6.9/10CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 4, 2026
Last modified
Sep 10, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2026-85586: Medium severity, CVSS 6.9 | Vulnix