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CVE-2026-48488 thorsten CVE debrief

CVE-2026-48488 is a low-severity vulnerability in phpMyFAQ, a popular open-source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.4, attachment passwords were hashed using SHA-1, a cryptographically broken algorithm that has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017 (SHAttered). This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.7 and was published on [cvePublishedAt]. The issue was fixed in version 4.1.4 of phpMyFAQ.

Vendor
thorsten
Product
phpMyFAQ
CVSS
LOW 2.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-08
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-06-08
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Users of phpMyFAQ, especially those who have enabled attachment passwords, should update to version 4.1.4 or later to ensure that attachment passwords are hashed securely.

Technical summary

phpMyFAQ used SHA-1 to hash attachment passwords before version 4.1.4. SHA-1 is a cryptographically broken algorithm that has been vulnerable to collision attacks since 2017. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially access protected attachments.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update phpMyFAQ to version 4.1.4 or later to ensure secure hashing of attachment passwords.
  • Review and update any existing attachment passwords to ensure they are secure.

Evidence notes

The CVE-2026-48488 vulnerability was published on [cvePublishedAt] and modified on [cveModifiedAt]. The vulnerability was fixed in phpMyFAQ version 4.1.4.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-48488 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-48488

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-48488 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48488

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.