CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA stored cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.1.8, affecting the Java platform. This flaw allows authenticated users with FAQ editing privileges to inject malicious JavaScript payloads, which can then execute in the browsers of all users accessing the compromised FAQ pages. Organizations using phpMyFAQ should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation and protect user data.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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Original NVD Description
phpMyFAQ versions before 4.1.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in FaqHelper::convertOldInternalLinks() that calls html_entity_decode() on sanitized FAQ content, reversing entity-encoding protection. Authenticated users with FAQ editing privileges can inject JavaScript payloads that execute in the browsers of all users viewing the affected FAQ pages.