CVE-2026-76208: phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create()

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-76208 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting phpmyfaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which overwrites the account_status column of a pre-existing local account from 'blocked' to 'active'. As a result, a user whose local phpMyFAQ account has been administratively blocked can restore their account and lo

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-778
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-09-30

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: phpmyfaq

Last updated 2026-09-30 · 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
2026-09-30 18:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpmyfaq phpmyfaq UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.1.0 and < 4.1.6

Fixed in: 4.1.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.6 (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.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpmyfaq sudo apt install phpmyfaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpmyfaq

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpmyfaq sudo dnf downgrade phpmyfaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpmyfaq

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-76208?

phpmyfaq: upgrade to 4.1.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-76208 being exploited?

CVE-2026-76208 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-2026-76208 affect?

CVE-2026-76208 affects phpmyfaq. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). phpMyFAQ versions 3.1.0 through 4.1.6 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in AuthLdap::create(). When LDAP authentication is enabled, after a successful LDAP bind the code calls User::setStatus('active') unconditionally, which ov

How urgent is CVE-2026-76208?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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