CVE-2002-2290: Mambo Site Server 4.0.11 installs with a default username and password of admin, which allows remote attackers

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting mambo site server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mambo Site Server 4.0.11 installs with a default username and password of admin, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo site server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mambo-site-server || rpm -q mambo-site-server || mambo-site-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mambo-site-server sudo apt install mambo-site-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.11> sudo apt-mark hold mambo-site-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mambo-site-server sudo dnf downgrade mambo-site-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.11> sudo dnf versionlock add mambo-site-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2290?

mambo site server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2290 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2290 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2290 affect?

CVE-2002-2290 affects mambo site server. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Mambo Site Server 4.0.11 installs with a default username and password of admin, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2290?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

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