How severe is CVE-2005-3586?

CVE-2005-3586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3586 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-2005-3586?

CVE-2005-3586 primarily affects Mambo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3586?

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

When was CVE-2005-3586 published?

CVE-2005-3586 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3586

CVE-2005-3586 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mambo
Published: 2005-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

content.php in Mambo 4.5.2 through 4.5.2.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of the application via a URL that causes the application to return an error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3586?: content.php in Mambo 4.5.2 through 4.5.2.3 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path of the application via a URL that causes the application to return an error.
How severe is CVE-2005-3586?: CVE-2005-3586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3586 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-2005-3586?: CVE-2005-3586 primarily affects Mambo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3586?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3586 published?: CVE-2005-3586 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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