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CVE-2026-85593

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.4 EPSS 0.14% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-04 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A 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

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CVE
CVE-2026-85593
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.4
EPSS
0.14%
Java

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.