phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 Missing Authorization via MCP Server faq_search Tool
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 Missing Authorization via MCP Server faq_search Tool
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QFinch assessment
phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the MCP server faq_search tool that allows MCP clients to read restricted FAQs because Search::searchDatabase() never applies user or group permission checks. Attackers connected to the phpmyfaq:mcp:server can issue search queries to retrieve the full question and answer text of active FAQs restricted to specific users or groups.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- hackmd.io ↗
- Source repository ↗
- Source repository ↗
- Source repository ↗
- VulnCheck Advisory: phpMyFAQ through 4.1.10 Missing Authorization via MCP Server faq_search Tool ↗
Record history
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026