How severe is CVE-2007-6455?

CVE-2007-6455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6455 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6455?

CVE-2007-6455 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6455?

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

When was CVE-2007-6455 published?

CVE-2007-6455 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6455

CVE-2007-6455 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mambo
Published: 2007-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Itemid parameter in a com_frontpage option and the (2) option parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6455?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Itemid parameter in a com_frontpage option and the (2) option parameter.
How severe is CVE-2007-6455?: CVE-2007-6455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6455 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6455?: CVE-2007-6455 affects Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6455?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6455 published?: CVE-2007-6455 was published on 2007-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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