CVE-2016-9484

PHP FormMail Generator generates PHP code for standard web forms, and the code generated does not properly validate user input folder directories and is vulnerable to path traversal

Published Jul 13, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The generated PHP form code does not properly validate user input folder directories, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a path traversal and access arbitrary files on the server. The PHP FormMail Generator website does not use version numbers and is updated continuously. Any PHP form code generated by this website prior to 2016-12-06 may be vulnerable.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

The PHP FormMail Generator website as of 2016-12-06 generates PHP code that addresses these issues. Affected users are encouraged to regenerate the PHP form code using the website, or manually apply patches.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10290 The generated PHP form code does not properly validate user input folder directories, allowing a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform a path traversal and access arbitrary files on the server. The PHP FormMail Generator website does not use version numbers and is updated continuously. Any PHP form code generated by this website prior to 2016-12-06 may be vulnerable.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
certcc
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:50 AM
Reserved
Nov 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 13, 2018, 8:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM