CVE-2005-3738

CVE-2005-3738 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mambo Mambo Site Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

globals.php in Mambo Site Server 4.0.14 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables in the GLOBALS array and conduct various attacks, as demonstrated using the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to content.html.php for remote PHP file inclusion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3738?
globals.php in Mambo Site Server 4.0.14 and earlier, when register_globals is disabled, allows remote attackers to overwrite variables in the GLOBALS array and conduct various attacks, as demonstrated using the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to content.html.php for remote PHP file inclusion.
How severe is CVE-2005-3738?
CVE-2005-3738 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3738 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3738?
CVE-2005-3738 primarily affects Mambo Mambo Site Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3738?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3738 published?
CVE-2005-3738 was published on 2005-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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