How severe is CVE-2004-2072?

CVE-2004-2072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2072?

CVE-2004-2072 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2072 published?

CVE-2004-2072 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2072

CVE-2004-2072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo Mambo Open Source with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mambo Mambo Open Source
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2072?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.
How severe is CVE-2004-2072?: CVE-2004-2072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2072?: CVE-2004-2072 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2072 published?: CVE-2004-2072 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo_open_source:4.6:*:cvs:*:*:*:*:*

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