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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD7.2 High

CVE-2026-111909

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 Missing Authorization Allows Superadmin Deletion via deleteUser API

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Description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.9 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the deleteUser() API that allows authenticated non-superadmin users with delete_user permission to delete superadmin accounts. Attackers can send a DELETE request to /admin/api/user/delete with a superadmin's userId other than 1, removing administrative access and accountability.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

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Default version status: unaffected

  • 0 to < 4.1.9affected
  • 4.1.9unaffected

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