Is CVE-2026-45009 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-45009 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-45009 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-45009 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-45009?

CVE-2026-45009 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-45009

CWE-863Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.2th

Official Description

phpMyFAQ before 4.1.2 contains an insufficient authorization vulnerability in admin-api routes that allows authenticated ordinary users to access administrative endpoints by only checking login status instead of verifying backend privileges. Attackers with valid frontend user accounts can access sensitive backend operational information including dashboard versions, LDAP configuration, Elasticsearch statistics, and health-check data.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-45009 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.