How severe is CVE-2008-2498?

CVE-2008-2498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2498?

CVE-2008-2498 affects Mambo-foundation Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2498?

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

When was CVE-2008-2498 published?

CVE-2008-2498 was published on 2008-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2498

CVE-2008-2498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mambo-foundation Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mambo-foundation Mambo
Published: 2008-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) articleid and (2) mcname parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2498?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) articleid and (2) mcname parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-2498?: CVE-2008-2498 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2498?: CVE-2008-2498 affects Mambo-foundation Mambo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2498 published?: CVE-2008-2498 was published on 2008-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo-foundation:mambo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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