Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jul 27, 2026· Updated Jul 28, 2026
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 Path Traversal via category image deletion
CVE-2026-66397
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 fails to validate path traversal sequences in the existing_image field during category updates, allowing authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient sanitization in Image::delete(). Attackers can delete the database.php configuration file to disable the installation gate and access the public setup wizard to create new superadmin accounts.
Affected products
1- Range: <4.1.6
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-mh9w-5hr8-3272mitrevendor-advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-path-traversal-via-category-image-deletionmitrethird-party-advisory
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