CVE-2004-0259 json
The check_referer() function in Formmail.php 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via an empty or spoofed…
published 2004-03-18 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-0259
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.1%
- EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The check_referer() function in Formmail.php 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via an empty or spoofed HTTP Referer, as demonstrated using an application on the same web server that contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) issue.
Exploit prediction
2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/9591
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=107619109629629&w=2
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/15079
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-0259
- NVD CVE-2004-0259
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