How severe is CVE-2013-2562?

CVE-2013-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-2562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2562?

CVE-2013-2562 affects Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2562?

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

When was CVE-2013-2562 published?

CVE-2013-2562 was published on 2014-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2562

CVE-2013-2562 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms
Published: 2014-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2562?: Mambo CMS 4.6.5 stores the MySQL database password in cleartext in the document root, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-2562?: CVE-2013-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2562?: CVE-2013-2562 affects Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2562 published?: CVE-2013-2562 was published on 2014-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mambo-foundation:mambo_cms:4.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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