VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2026-85586
CVSS score6.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.49%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-09-04
Last modified2026-09-10
CVSS vectorCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-799: Improper Control of Interaction Frequency