CVE-2026-46360: phpMyFAQ - Stored XSS via Entity Decoding Depth Limit Bypass in SVG Sanitizer

Published May 15, 2026
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Updated

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in SvgSanitizer::decodeAllEntities() that limits recursive entity decoding to 5 iterations, allowing attackers to bypass sanitization. Authenticated users with FAQEDIT permission can upload malicious SVG files with deeply nested ampersand encoding around numeric HTML entities to reconstruct javascript: URLs, which execute arbitrary JavaScript when clicked by other users viewing the uploaded SVG.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq<4.1.2

Event History

May 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46360?

CVE-2026-46360 is classified as a high severity stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46360?

To fix CVE-2026-46360, upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.2 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2026-46360?

CVE-2026-46360 is caused by a limitation in the recursive entity decoding in the SvgSanitizer component.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-46360?

Users of phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.2 are affected by CVE-2026-46360.

5

Can CVE-2026-46360 lead to sensitive data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2026-46360 can potentially lead to sensitive data exposure through stored XSS exploits.

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