phpMyFAQ has unauthenticated config backup download via /api/setup/backup_CVE-2025-69200

7.5 / 10

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

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.

Basic Information

ID CVE-2025-69200

Source GitHub_M

Published Dec 29, 2025 at 15:24

Modified Dec 29, 2025 at 16:14

Affected Product

Vendor thorsten

Product phpMyFAQ

Version < 4.0.16

Affected Versions thorsten phpMyFAQ < 4.0.16

CWE Classification

CWE-202

References

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