CVE-2007-4456: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the SimpleFAQ (com_simplefaq) 2.11 component for Mambo allows remo

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-4456 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mambo, simplefaq. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the SimpleFAQ (com_simplefaq) 2.11 component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.40 is also affected, and that the component can be used in Joomla! in addition to Mambo.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2007-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo · parkview consultants

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-08-21 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

parkview consultants simplefaq DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.11 · 2.40

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.11

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison simplefaq sudo apt install simplefaq=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11> sudo apt-mark hold simplefaq

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

dnf --showduplicates list simplefaq sudo dnf downgrade simplefaq-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.11> sudo dnf versionlock add simplefaq

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 Component SimpleFAQ 2.11 - SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-4456?

mambo: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; simplefaq: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-4456 being exploited?

CVE-2007-4456 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-2007-4456 affect?

CVE-2007-4456 affects mambo, simplefaq. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the SimpleFAQ (com_simplefaq) 2.11 component for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the aid parameter. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.40 is also affected, and

How urgent is CVE-2007-4456?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Joomla vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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