CVE-2004-2072: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2072 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mambo open source. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
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

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo open source DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mambo-open-source || rpm -q mambo-open-source || mambo-open-source --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mambo-open-source sudo apt install mambo-open-source=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo apt-mark hold mambo-open-source

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

dnf --showduplicates list mambo-open-source sudo dnf downgrade mambo-open-source-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6> sudo dnf versionlock add mambo-open-source

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Mambo Open Source 4.6 - 'Itemid' Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2004-2072?

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

Is CVE-2004-2072 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2072 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-2004-2072 affect?

CVE-2004-2072 affects mambo open source. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2072?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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