How severe is CVE-2007-2557?

CVE-2007-2557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2557?

CVE-2007-2557 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2557?

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

When was CVE-2007-2557 published?

CVE-2007-2557 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2557

CVE-2007-2557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mambo
Published: 2007-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MOStlyDB Admin in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated administrators to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2557?: MOStlyDB Admin in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated administrators to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-2557?: CVE-2007-2557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2557?: CVE-2007-2557 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2557 published?: CVE-2007-2557 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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