CVE-2004-2143: SQL injection vulnerability in the ReMOSitory Server add-on module to Mambo Portal 4.5.1 (1.09) and earlier al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-2143?

mambo portal: upgrade to newer than 4.5.1_1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-2143 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2143 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-2143 affect?

CVE-2004-2143 affects mambo portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the ReMOSitory Server add-on module to Mambo Portal 4.5.1 (1.09) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filecatid parameter in the com_remository option.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-2143?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2004-2143 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mambo portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the ReMOSitory Server add-on module to Mambo Portal 4.5.1 (1.09) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filecatid parameter in the com_remository option.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
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 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo portal UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.5.1_1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 4.5.1_1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mambo-portal || rpm -q mambo-portal || mambo-portal --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.5.1_1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mambo-portal

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mambo-portal

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Remository - SQL Injection

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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-2004-2143?

mambo portal: upgrade to newer than 4.5.1_1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2143 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2143 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-2004-2143 affect?

CVE-2004-2143 affects mambo portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the ReMOSitory Server add-on module to Mambo Portal 4.5.1 (1.09) and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the filecatid parameter in the com_remository option.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2143?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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