Relying on cgi.http_referrer is not a good idea anyway because any cgi var
that begins with http_ can be spoofed using CFHTTP. It really only helps to
keep the newbies honest.

Sorry I could be of more help with the securing the form.

Duane


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Wolfinger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 2:55 PM
> To: CF-Talk
> Subject: preventing hacked forms
>
>
> Hey Guys:
>
> I was wondering what the best method is to confirm that the form
> variable that are submitted were from a page from the server and
> not some hacker downloading the source and changing stuff.  I
> know you can use CGI.HTTP_REFERER, however this is not always
> passed by all browsers.  Any Ideas.
>
> Thanx
>
> --=@ greg @=--
>
>
>
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