How severe is CVE-2005-0512?

CVE-2005-0512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0512?

CVE-2005-0512 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0512 published?

CVE-2005-0512 was published on 2005-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0512

CVE-2005-0512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mambo
Published: 2005-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1693.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0512?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1693.
How severe is CVE-2005-0512?: CVE-2005-0512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0512?: CVE-2005-0512 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0512 published?: CVE-2005-0512 was published on 2005-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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