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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-1887
CVE-2023-1887:
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A business logic error vulnerability was identified in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to version 3.1.12, tracked as CVE-2023-1887. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on April 5, 2023, affecting the permission checking functionality in the phpMyFAQ application (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from an incorrect permission check implementation in the admin/record.add.php file. The original code incorrectly checked for both 'editfaq' and 'addfaq' permissions when only 'add_faq' permission should have been required (GitHub Commit).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow users with only 'edit_faq' permission to add new FAQ entries, potentially bypassing intended access controls and leading to unauthorized content creation in the phpMyFAQ system (Huntr Report).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability was fixed in phpMyFAQ version 3.1.12 by correcting the permission check logic to only verify the 'add_faq' permission. Users should upgrade to this version or later to address the issue (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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