PatchSiren cyber security CVE debrief
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
- 2026-06-09
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-09
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.
Official resources
CVE-2026-48488 was published on 2026-06-08T16:16:43.227Z and modified on 2026-06-09T15:25:56.860Z.