CVE-2007-2557: Medium severity Mambo Mambo vulnerability

Published May 9, 2007

Updated

MOStlyDB Admin in Mambo 4.6.1 does not properly check privileges, which allows remote authenticated administrators to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Mambo Mambo=4.6.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/25039

Event History

May 9, 2007

CVE Published

06:19 PM

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2557?

The severity of CVE-2007-2557 is currently classified as having an unknown impact due to its insufficient privilege checks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2557?

To fix CVE-2007-2557, ensure that you apply any available patches or updates for Mambo 4.6.1 that address privilege checks.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-2557?

CVE-2007-2557 affects remote authenticated administrators using Mambo version 4.6.1.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-2557?

CVE-2007-2557 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to exploit unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2007-2557 discovered?

CVE-2007-2557 was reported as a vulnerability in 2007.