How severe is CVE-2008-0261?

CVE-2008-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0261 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0261?

CVE-2008-0261 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0261?

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

When was CVE-2008-0261 published?

CVE-2008-0261 was published on 2008-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0261

CVE-2008-0261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo Mambo Open Source 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Mambo Mambo Open Source
Published: 2008-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the search component and module in Mambo 4.5.x and 4.6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (query flood) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0261?: Unspecified vulnerability in the search component and module in Mambo 4.5.x and 4.6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (query flood) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0261?: CVE-2008-0261 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0261 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0261?: CVE-2008-0261 affects Mambo Mambo Open Source. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0261?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0261 published?: CVE-2008-0261 was published on 2008-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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