CVE-2025-62519
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Publication date: 2025-11-17

Last updated on: 2026-01-05

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.0.14, an authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in the main configuration update functionality of phpMyFAQ allows a privileged user with 'Configuration Edit' permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands. Successful exploitation can lead to a full compromise of the database, including reading, modifying, or deleting all data, as well as potential remote code execution depending on the database configuration. This issue has been patched in version 4.0.14.
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Published
2025-11-17
Last Modified
2026-01-05
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-62519
EUVD
EUVD-2025-197804
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Vendor Product Version / Range
phpmyfaq phpmyfaq to 4.0.14 (exc)
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CWE-89 The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authenticated SQL injection in phpMyFAQ versions prior to 4.0.14. It occurs in the main configuration update functionality and allows a privileged user with 'Configuration Edit' permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database. This means the attacker can manipulate the database by reading, modifying, or deleting data, and potentially execute remote code depending on the database setup.

Impact Analysis

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a full compromise of the database, including unauthorized reading, modification, or deletion of all data stored in phpMyFAQ. Additionally, depending on the database configuration, it may allow remote code execution, which could lead to further system compromise beyond the database.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability can negatively impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA because it allows unauthorized access and modification of sensitive data stored in the database. Such a compromise could lead to data breaches, violating data protection and privacy requirements mandated by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 4.0.14 or later, where the SQL injection vulnerability has been patched. Additionally, restrict 'Configuration Edit' permissions to only trusted users to minimize risk until the upgrade is applied.

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