CVE-2007-6455: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to inje

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6455 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting mambo. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Itemid parameter in a com_frontpage option and the (2) option parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2007-12-20
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

2007-12-20 00:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mambo sudo apt install mambo=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.2> sudo apt-mark hold mambo

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

dnf --showduplicates list mambo sudo dnf downgrade mambo-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.2> sudo dnf versionlock add mambo

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 4.6.2 - 'index.php' Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

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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-2007-6455?

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

Is CVE-2007-6455 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6455 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-2007-6455 affect?

CVE-2007-6455 affects mambo. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo 4.6.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Itemid parameter in a com_frontpage option and the (2) option parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6455?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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