CVE-2016-9482

PHP FormMail Generator generates PHP code for standard web forms, and the code generated is vulnerable to authentication bypass

Description

Code generated by PHP FormMail Generator may allow a remote unauthenticated user to bypass authentication in the to access the administrator panel by navigating directly to /admin.php?mod=admin&func=panel

Remediation

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.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.65% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: PHP FormMail Generator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/494015 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94778 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9482?
CVE-2016-9482 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9482?
To fix CVE-2016-9482: 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.
Is CVE-2016-9482 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9482 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9482?
CVE-2016-9482 affects PHP FormMail Generator.
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