CVE-2026-76207: phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 2FA Bypass via Remember-Me Cookie

Published Aug 19, 2026
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Updated

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability where remember-me tokens are issued before 2FA verification completes. Attackers with valid credentials can obtain a remember-me cookie, skip the 2FA challenge, and replay the cookie to gain full authenticated access without second-factor verification.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PhpMyFaq phpmyfaq<4.1.7

Event History

Aug 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs valid phpMyFAQ credentials. The vulnerability allows that authenticated user to bypass the second-factor challenge by obtaining and replaying a remember-me cookie.

2

Are deployments without two-factor authentication affected?

The described bypass concerns the 2FA verification flow and remember-me token issuance. The provided information does not indicate an impact where 2FA is not in use.

3

What versions should be remediated?

phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.7 are affected. Upgrade to 4.1.7 or later to address the issue.

4

What can be done if an upgrade cannot happen immediately?

The provided information identifies remember-me cookies as the bypass mechanism. Disabling or restricting use of the remember-me feature may reduce exposure, but no vendor-confirmed workaround is provided in the available data.

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