How severe is CVE-2007-4203?

CVE-2007-4203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-4203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-4203?

CVE-2007-4203 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4203?

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

When was CVE-2007-4203 published?

CVE-2007-4203 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-4203

CVE-2007-4203 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mambo Mambo Open Source with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mambo Mambo Open Source
Published: 2007-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in Mambo 4.6.2 CMS allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the Cookie parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4203?: Session fixation vulnerability in Mambo 4.6.2 CMS allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the Cookie parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-4203?: CVE-2007-4203 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-4203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-4203?: CVE-2007-4203 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4203?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-4203 published?: CVE-2007-4203 was published on 2007-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo_open_source:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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