CVE-2026-57994: phpMyFAQ - Information Disclosure of Inactive FAQ Content via Public API Endpoints
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.5 applies inconsistent active=yes and publication-date filtering across its public FAQ API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to retrieve inactive (draft or review-only) FAQ content. Specifically, GET /api/v3.1/faq/{categoryId}/{faqId} returns the inactive FAQ title and full answer, while GET /api/v3.1/faqs/tags/{tagId} and GET /api/v4.0/faqs/tags/{tagId} return the inactive FAQ title and answer preview, disclosing non-public content.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-57994?
CVE-2026-57994 has a medium severity rating of 6.9.
What type of vulnerability is associated with CVE-2026-57994?
CVE-2026-57994 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57994?
To fix CVE-2026-57994, upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.5 or later.
What does CVE-2026-57994 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2026-57994 allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve inactive FAQ content via public API endpoints.
Which API endpoint is specifically affected by CVE-2026-57994?
The GET /api/v3.1/faq/{categoryId}/{faqId} endpoint is specifically affected by CVE-2026-57994.