CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-11187
CriticalSummary
phpMyFAQ before 2.9.8 does not properly mitigate brute-force attacks that try many passwords in attempted logins quickly.
Risk Assessment
The lack of proper protections may lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, posing a serious threat to data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade phpMyFAQ to version 2.9.8 or later to minimize the risk of brute-force attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
phpMyFAQ before 2.9.8 does not properly mitigate brute-force attacks that try many passwords in attempted logins quickly.