How severe is CVE-2008-7215?

CVE-2008-7215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7215?

CVE-2008-7215 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-2008-7215?

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

When was CVE-2008-7215 published?

CVE-2008-7215 was published on 2009-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7215

CVE-2008-7215 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mambo-foundation Mambo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mambo-foundation Mambo
Published: 2009-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Image Manager in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to rename arbitrary files and cause a denial of service via modified file[NewFile][name], file[NewFile][tmp_name], and file[NewFile][size] parameters in a FileUpload command, which are used to modify equivalent variables in $_FILES that are accessed when the is_uploaded_file check fails.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7215?: The Image Manager in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to rename arbitrary files and cause a denial of service via modified file[NewFile][name], file[NewFile][tmp_name], and file[NewFile][size] parameters in a FileUpload command, which are used to modify equivalent variables in $_FILES that are accessed when the is_uploaded_file check fails.
How severe is CVE-2008-7215?: CVE-2008-7215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7215?: CVE-2008-7215 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-2008-7215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7215 published?: CVE-2008-7215 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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