How severe is CVE-2008-7213?

CVE-2008-7213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7213?

CVE-2008-7213 primarily affects Mambo-foundation Mambo. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7213?

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

When was CVE-2008-7213 published?

CVE-2008-7213 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7213

CVE-2008-7213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo-foundation 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% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mambo-foundation Mambo
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny_mce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Command parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7213?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny_mce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Command parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-7213?: CVE-2008-7213 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7213?: CVE-2008-7213 primarily affects Mambo-foundation Mambo. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7213 published?: CVE-2008-7213 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo-foundation:mambo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mambo-foundation:mambo:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:brilaps:mostlyce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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