CVE-2026-66397 - phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 Path Traversal via category image deletion

CVE-2026-66397 - phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 Path Traversal via category image deletion

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CVE ID :CVE-2026-66397
Published : July 27, 2026, 4:18 p.m. | 33 minutes ago
Description :phpMyFAQ before 4.1.6 fails to validate path traversal sequences in the existing_image field during category updates, allowing authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient sanitization in Image::delete(). Attackers can delete the database.php configuration file to disable the installation gate and access the public setup wizard to create new superadmin accounts.
Severity: 8.6 | HIGH
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