Disclosure summary
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-202
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2025-69200
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| phpmyfaq | phpmyfaq | * {"versionEndExcluding":"4.0.16"} |
| phpmyfaq | phpmyfaq | 4.1.0 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Patch
- github.com — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
PUBLISHED 2025-12-29T11:15:43-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T08:10:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:11-04:00