CVE-2026-46361: phpMyFAQ - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via raw Filter in search.twig

Published May 15, 2026
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Updated

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in search.twig where result.question and result.answerPreview are rendered with the raw filter, disabling autoescape protection. Attackers with FAQ editor privileges can inject HTML-entity-encoded payloads that bypass htmlentitydecode(striptags()) processing in SearchController.php, executing arbitrary JavaScript in every visitor's browser context including administrators.

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
Aug 5, 58375
Event
via NVD·10:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46361?

CVE-2026-46361 has a high severity rating due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46361?

To fix CVE-2026-46361, upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.2 or later to ensure autoescape protection is enabled.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-46361?

CVE-2026-46361 affects all versions of phpMyFAQ prior to 4.1.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46361?

CVE-2026-46361 is classified as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-46361?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2026-46361 can inject malicious scripts into the search results, compromising the security of users accessing the phpMyFAQ application.

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