HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-2905
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CVE-2008-2905

CWE-94Published: June 30, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/Cache/Lite/Output.php in the Cache_Lite package in Mambo 4.6.4 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2905 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-2905. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

mambo1 product(s)
mambo
Source: NVD CPE · 23 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30685
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/30685

All References (10)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/30685Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29716Exploit
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020295
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43101
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5808
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/30685Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29716Exploit
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020295
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43101
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5808

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-2905
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 30, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-2905 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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