PHPFormMail allows mail relaying
| phpformmail-mail-relay (9097) |  Low Risk |
Description:
PHPFormMail could allow mail relaying. A remote attacker could specify an arbitrary email address in the CGI parameter that specifies the mail recipient, which would allow the script to be used as a mail relay.
Platforms Affected:
- PHPFormMail Project, PHPFormMail 1.03
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of PHPFormMail (1.03.1 or later), available from the Boaddrink Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- Boaddrink Web site, boaddrink.com - [Downloads] at http://www.boaddrink.com/projects/files/index.php.
- PHPFormMail Web site, History at http://www.boaddrink.com/projects/phpformmail/readme.php#history.
- BID-4704: PHPFormMail Arbitrary Recipient Mail Relay Vulnerability
Reported:
May 07, 2002
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