CVE-2002-2109

Name: CVE-2002-2109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Matt Wright FormMail 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP_REFERER check and conduct unauthorized activities via (1) a blank referer, (2) a spoofed referer with a trusted domain/URL after the beginning of the referer, or (3) a spoofed referer with a trusted domain/URL in the beginning (hostname) portion of the referer.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Matt Wright FormMail 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP_REFERER check and conduct unauthorized activities via (1) a blank referer, (2) a spoofed referer with a trusted domain/URL after the beginning of the referer, or (3) a spoofed referer with a trusted domain/URL in the beginning (hostname) portion of the referer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.69%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.0
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.1
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.2
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.3
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.4
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.5
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.6
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.7
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.8
Matt Wright	Formmail	1.9

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0307.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://worldwidemart.com/scripts/formmail.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8012.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3954
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0307.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://worldwidemart.com/scripts/formmail.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8012.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3954

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2109?

How severe is CVE-2002-2109?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2109?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST