CVE-2008-2498: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-2498?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-2498 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2498 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-2008-2498 affect?

CVE-2008-2498 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) articleid and (2) mcname parameters. NOTE: some of these det

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-2498 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.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) articleid and (2) mcname parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-05-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mambo-foundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-05-28 15:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo-foundation mambo UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.6.4

Fixed in: newer than 4.6.4

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 4.6.4 (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-2008-2498?

mambo: upgrade to newer than 4.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-2498 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2498 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-2008-2498 affect?

CVE-2008-2498 affects mambo. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Mambo before 4.6.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) articleid and (2) mcname parameters. NOTE: some of these det

How urgent is CVE-2008-2498?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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