CVE-2026-34973

Published: Apr 02, 2026 Last Modified: Apr 02, 2026
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Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,9
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A

Description

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phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.1.1, the searchCustomPages() method in phpmyfaq/src/phpMyFAQ/Search.php uses real_escape_string() (via escape()) to sanitize the search term before embedding it in LIKE clauses. However, real_escape_string() does not escape SQL LIKE metacharacters % (match any sequence) and _ (match any single character). An unauthenticated attacker can inject these wildcards into search queries, causing them to match unintended records — including content that was not meant to be surfaced — resulting in information disclosure. This issue has been patched in version 4.1.1.

943

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic

Incomplete
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data Modify Application Data Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
View CWE Details
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/releases/tag/4.1.1
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/releases/tag/4.1.1
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GH…
https://github.com/thorsten/phpMyFAQ/security/advisories/GHSA-gcp9-5jc8-976x