CVE-2026-111909
High · CVSS 7.2Published 2026-10-17
CVSS
7.2
High
EPSS
—
exploit probability
Active Exploit
No
not yet listed
What is CVE-2026-111909?
phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the deleteUser() API that allows authenticated non-superadmin users with delete_user permission to delete superadmin accounts. Attackers can send a DELETE request to /admin/api/user/delete with a superadmin's userId other than 1, removing administrative access and accountability.
CVSS Score Explained
CVSS 7.2 is High severity. Exploitation is likely straightforward and the impact is significant — data loss, privilege escalation, or remote code execution are common outcomes. Patch as soon as possible.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
No EPSS score yet — model needs more data on this CVE.
References & Patches
- ›https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-7j43-ww55-pm3g
- ›https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-before-4.1.9-missing-authorization-allows-superadmin-deletion-via-deleteuser-api
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