High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 19, 2026· Updated Sep 1, 2026
CVE-2026-75918
CVE-2026-75918
Description
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 stores password reset tokens in a publicly accessible tracking file when user tracking is enabled. Unauthenticated attackers can read the tracking file at content/core/data/trackingDDMMYYYY to extract reset tokens and replay them against the password reset API to take over user accounts.
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Affected products
1- Range: <4.1.7
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-j5w2-cwwj-xj7xnvdExploitVendor Advisory
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-authentication-bypass-via-tracking-filenvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- PhpMyFAQ: 14 Vulnerabilities Including Auth Bypass Patched in Single DisclosureVypr Intelligence · Aug 19, 2026