CVE-2025-69200 json
phpMyFAQ has unauthenticated config backup download via /api/setup/backup
published 2025-12-29 10 mo ago modified 2026-10-07 32 d ago also EUVD-2025-205600 , GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. In versions prior to 4.0.16, an unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger generation of a configuration backup ZIP via `POST /api/setup/backup` and then download the generated ZIP from a web-accessible location. The ZIP contains sensitive configuration files (e.g., `database.php` with database credentials), leading to high-impact information disclosure and potential follow-on compromise. Version 4.0.16 fixes the issue.
Patch / fix
- packagist thorsten/phpmyfaq 4.0.16
- phpmyfaq phpmyfaq 4.0.16
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- yes
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 10 mo ago
Exploit prediction
2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Nuclei template phpMyFAQ - Configuration Backup Disclosure nuclei detection template
- github.com https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| GitHub | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected packages
| ecosystem | package | affected | fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| packagist | thorsten/phpmyfaq | <4.0.16 >=4.1.0-alpha, <=4.1.0-beta.2 |
4.0.16 |
Affected products
- thorsten phpMyFAQ
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-202 Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Data Queries
References
-
github.com
/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/commit/b0e99ee3695152115841cb546d8dce64ceb8c29a
web, patch
-
github.com
/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg
web, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
nvd.nist.gov
/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69200
advisory
-
github.com
/thorsten/phpMyFAQ
package
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2025-69200
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-9cg9-4h4f-j6fg
- NVD CVE-2025-69200
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CPEs and fixed versions use Anchore's correction of NVD's data: Added CPE configurations because not yet analyzed by NVD.