CVE-2016-9484

Name: CVE-2016-9484
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T20:29:01.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9484 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.41%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jqueryform	Php Formmail Generator	< 2016-12-06

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/494015Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/494015Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9484?

How severe is CVE-2016-9484?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9484 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9484?

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