CVE-2016-9484
CVE-2016-9484 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jqueryform Php Formmail Generator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Jqueryform Php Formmail Generator
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9484?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9484?
- CVE-2016-9484 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-9484 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9484?
- CVE-2016-9484 affects Jqueryform Php Formmail Generator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9484?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-9484 published?
- CVE-2016-9484 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jqueryform:php_formmail_generator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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