CVE-2005-0512: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-0512?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-0512 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0512 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-2005-0512 affect?

CVE-2005-0512 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a d

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2005-0512 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mambo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1693.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-21
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

2005-02-21 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.5.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.5.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mambo

Note

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

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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-2005-0512?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0512 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0512 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-2005-0512 affect?

CVE-2005-0512 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Tar.php in Mambo 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a d

How urgent is CVE-2005-0512?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Software pages

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