CVE-2026-76207: phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability where remember-me tokens are i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-76207?

phpmyfaq: upgrade to 4.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-76207 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-76207 affect?

CVE-2026-76207 affects phpmyfaq. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability where remember-me tokens are issued before 2FA verification completes. Attackers with valid credentials can obtain a remember-me cookie, skip the 2FA challenge,

Routine

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-76207 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting phpmyfaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability where remember-me tokens are issued before 2FA verification completes. Attackers with valid credentials can obtain a remember-me cookie, skip the 2FA challenge, and replay the cookie to gain full authenticated access without second-factor verification.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-304
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-09-01

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phpmyfaq

Last updated 2026-09-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-01 15:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyfaq phpmyfaq UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.7

Fixed in: 4.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpmyfaq || rpm -q phpmyfaq || phpmyfaq --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpmyfaq

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpmyfaq

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-76207?

phpmyfaq: upgrade to 4.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76207 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-76207 affect?

CVE-2026-76207 affects phpmyfaq. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). phpMyFAQ before 4.1.7 contains a two-factor authentication bypass vulnerability where remember-me tokens are issued before 2FA verification completes. Attackers with valid credentials can obtain a remember-me cookie, skip the 2FA challenge,

How urgent is CVE-2026-76207?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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