CVE-2016-9483

PHP FormMail Generator generates PHP code for standard web forms, and the code generated is vulnerable to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data

Description

The PHP form code generated by PHP FormMail Generator deserializes untrusted input as part of the phpfmg_filman_download() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to use this vulnerability to inject PHP code, or along with CVE-2016-9484 to perform local file inclusion attacks and obtain files from the server.

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
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-2016-9483?
CVE-2016-9483 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9483?
To fix CVE-2016-9483: 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-2016-9483 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9483 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9483?
CVE-2016-9483 affects PHP FormMail Generator.
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