Deserialization of untrusted data in PHP FormMail Generator
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-502.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHP FormMail | Generator | 2016-12-06 to before 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-06 | Patch available | CNA |
- Generator VendorPHP FormMail Affected 2016-12-06 to before 2016-12-06 Fixed in 2016-12-06 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:jqueryform:php_formmail_generator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | PHP FormMail |
- cpe:2.3:a:jqueryform:php_formmail_generator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·PHP FormMail
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Generator (PHP FormMail) Fixed in 2016-12-06
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
PHP FormMail Generator 2016-12-06
3 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 3 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2016-07748 Improper authentication in PHP FormMail GeneratorPriority MEDIUM 49
- TI-2016-07750 Path traversal in PHP FormMail GeneratorPriority MEDIUM 40
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-9483
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-jfh9-jwf2-w35r
References
Advisory 1
More Php Formmail Generator vulnerabilities
- TI-2016-07748 Improper authentication in PHP FormMail Generator CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2016-07758 PHP forms generated using the PHP FormMail Generator are vulnerable to unrestricted upload of dangerous file types CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2016-07750 Path traversal in PHP FormMail Generator CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-2016-07759 PHP forms generated using the PHP FormMail Generator are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.1
Sources
- CVE-2016-9483 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-9483 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-jfh9-jwf2-w35r · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Sources and licences