How severe is GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg?

GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg affects the following packages: thorsten/phpmyfaq (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg?

Update thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for thorsten/phpmyfaq, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg?

GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.7%, placing it in the 53th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg?

GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg is classified as CWE-521 (CWE-521). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg was published on January 16, 2023 and was last updated on December 3, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

phpMyFAQ has Weak Password RequirementsGHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg

Fix: thorsten/phpmyfaq@8beed2f

GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg is a CWE-521 vulnerability in thorsten/phpmyfaq. A fix is available for thorsten/phpmyfaq — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2023-0307

Published

Jan 16, 2023

Updated

Dec 3, 2024

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 11, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

Proof-of-concept exploit code exists

CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.7%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs53th percentile — riskier than 53% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘thorsten/phpmyfaq

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`thorsten/phpmyfaq`	all versions	3.1.10`composer require thorsten/phpmyfaq:^3.1.10`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

phpmyfaqphpmyfaq

< 3.1.10

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for thorsten/phpmyfaq, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update thorsten/phpmyfaq to 3.1.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-4p88-cfhq-f3vg is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Weak Password Requirements in GitHub repository thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.10

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