CVE-2008-3712: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mambo 4.6.2 and 4.6.5, when register_globals is enabled

Routine

LOW 2.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3712 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.6) 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 Mambo 4.6.2 and 4.6.5, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) query string to mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny_mce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php and the (2) mosConfig_sitename parameter to administrator/popups/index3pop.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.6 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-08-19
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

2008-08-19 19:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mambo mambo DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.2 · 4.6.5

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-3712?

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

Is CVE-2008-3712 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3712 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-2008-3712 affect?

CVE-2008-3712 affects mambo. Severity is low (CVSS 2.6). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mambo 4.6.2 and 4.6.5, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) query string to mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny

How urgent is CVE-2008-3712?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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