phpMyFAQ – Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update_CVE-2026-35675

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    "description": "phpMyFAQ before 4.1.3 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any user account password without token verification or email confirmation. Attackers can enumerate valid usernames, obtain plaintext passwords via email, and achieve complete account takeover including administrative access.",
    "published": "2026-05-28T14:13:14.428Z",
    "modified": "2026-05-28T14:15:19.113Z",
    "type": "cve",
    "title": "phpMyFAQ - Authentication Bypass via Missing Password Reset Token in /api/user/password/update",
    "source": "VulnCheck",
    "references": "https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-w9xh-5f39-vq89\nhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/phpmyfaq-authentication-bypass-via-missing-password-reset-token-in-api-user-password-update",
    "id": "CVE-2026-35675",
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        "score": 8.2,
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        "vector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
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