CVE-2006-7202: The dofreePDF function in includes/pdf.php in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check access rights for database c

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7202 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting mambo open source. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The dofreePDF function in includes/pdf.php in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check access rights for database content, which allows remote attackers to read certain content via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-09
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

2007-05-09 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo open source DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.1

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 4.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mambo-open-source sudo apt install mambo-open-source=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.1> 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_4.6.1> 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.

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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-2006-7202?

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

Is CVE-2006-7202 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7202 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-2006-7202 affect?

CVE-2006-7202 affects mambo open source. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The dofreePDF function in includes/pdf.php in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check access rights for database content, which allows remote attackers to read certain content via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7202?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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