CVE-2014-6047: Medium severity phpmyfaq vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2018
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Updated

phpMyFAQ before 2.8.13 allows remote authenticated users with certain permissions to read arbitrary attachments by leveraging incorrect "download an attachment" permission checks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq<2.8.13

Event History

Aug 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6047?

CVE-2014-6047 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6047?

To fix CVE-2014-6047, upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 2.8.13 or later to ensure proper permission checks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-6047?

CVE-2014-6047 affects phpMyFAQ versions prior to 2.8.13, allowing remote authenticated users with certain permissions to exploit the vulnerability.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6047?

CVE-2014-6047 is a security vulnerability related to improper authentication checks for downloading attachments.

5

Can CVE-2014-6047 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-6047 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users taking advantage of the flawed permission checks.

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