CVE-2017-11187: Critical severity phpmyfaq vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2017
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Updated

phpMyFAQ before 2.9.8 does not properly mitigate brute-force attacks that try many passwords in attempted logins quickly.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq<=2.9.7

Event History

Jul 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11187?

CVE-2017-11187 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11187?

To fix CVE-2017-11187, update phpMyFAQ to version 2.9.8 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-11187 expose phpMyFAQ to?

CVE-2017-11187 exposes phpMyFAQ to brute-force attacks targeting login attempts.

4

Which versions of phpMyFAQ are affected by CVE-2017-11187?

CVE-2017-11187 affects phpMyFAQ versions prior to 2.9.8.

5

Is there a security advisory for CVE-2017-11187?

Yes, a security advisory detailing CVE-2017-11187 can be found on the phpMyFAQ website.

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