CVE-2005-0512 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo 4.5.2, specifically within the Tar.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to point to a malicious URL. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit intelligence or active exploitation is reported, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for significant impact remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.5.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mambo:mambo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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