CVE-2025-62519
phpMyFAQ has Authenticated SQL Injection in Configuration Update Functionality
Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.0.14, an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the main configuration update functionality of phpMyFAQ allows a privileged user with 'Configuration Edit' permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation can lead to a full compromise of the database, including reading, modifying, or deleting all data, as well as potential remote code execution depending on the database configuration. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.14.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 17, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 17, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-62519
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update phpMyFAQ to the latest version.
- Apply version 4.0.14 or later.
- Restrict configuration edit permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-62519.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/compare/4.0.13...4.0.14 | |
| https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-fxm2-cmwj-qvx4 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-62519 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-62519
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.0.14, an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the main configuration update functionality of phpMyFAQ allows a privileged user with 'Configuration Edit' permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation can lead to a full compromise of the database, including reading, modifying, or deleting all data, as well as potential remote code execution depending on the database configuration. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.14. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/compare/4.0.13...4.0.14 Added Reference https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-fxm2-cmwj-qvx4