CVE-2008-0261: Unspecified vulnerability in the search component and module in Mambo 4.5.x and 4.6.x allows remote attackers

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0MITIGATE

CVE-2008-0261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mambo open source. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the search component and module in Mambo 4.5.x and 4.6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (query flood) via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2008-01-15
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

2008-01-15 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo open source 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-open-source || rpm -q mambo-open-source || mambo-open-source --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

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

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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-2008-0261?

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

Is CVE-2008-0261 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0261 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-2008-0261 affect?

CVE-2008-0261 affects mambo open source. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the search component and module in Mambo 4.5.x and 4.6.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (query flood) via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0261?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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