CVE-2016-9482CWE-302

PHP FormMail Generator generates PHP code for standard web forms, and the code generated is vulnerable to authentication bypass

published July 13, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple URL access could let anyone stroll into the admin panel! The PHP FormMail Generator doesn't check if you're supposed to be there! Think of it like a restaurant that has its kitchen door wide open, inviting anyone to come in without a reservation. This vulnerability allows unauthorized guests to take a peek at sensitive admin settings without any effort to check who they are! An attacker could easily bypass authentication and gain access to the administrator panel, essentially strolling into the control room without permission. This could lead to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive data, potentially wreaking havoc on your website's security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that has its kitchen door wide open, inviting anyone to come in without a reservation. This vulnerability allows unauthorized guests to take a peek at sensitive admin settings without any effort to check who they are! This vulnerability arises from the PHP FormMail Generator allowing unauthenticated users to navigate directly to the admin panel by modifying the URL, bypassing any form of authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could easily bypass authentication and gain access to the administrator panel, essentially strolling into the control room without permission. This could lead to unauthorized changes or access to sensitive data, potentially wreaking havoc on your website's security! To mitigate this risk, ensure that authentication checks are properly implemented for the /admin.php endpoint. Consider implementing IP whitelisting, strong password policies, and updating to a secure version of the PHP FormMail Generator if available. You've got this! Secure your admin panel and keep those unauthorized visitors out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04489 · 91.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-302 · Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
Published
2018-07-13T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 20:00Z
    PHP FormMail Generator generates PHP code for standard web forms, and the code generated is vulnerable to authentication bypass
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