CVE-2005-4156: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4156: Unspecified vulnerability in Mambo 4.5 (1.0.0) through 4.5 (1.0.9), with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows...

Unspecified vulnerability in Mambo 4.5 (1.0.0) through 4.5 (1.0.9), with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly cause a denial of service via a query string that ends with a NULL character.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Mambo CMS issue affecting versions 4.5 1.0.0 through 1.0.9 when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. A remote attacker may be able to read arbitrary files and possibly trigger denial of service using a malformed query string ending in a NULL character. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mambo 4.5 1.0.0-1.0.9 deployments with magic_quotes_gpc disabled. Internet-facing abandoned CMS installations are the main business concern. Modern systems not running these Mambo versions are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Prioritize this if the organization still hosts legacy Mambo sites. The issue can expose server files, which may include credentials or configuration data. If no affected Mambo systems exist, business urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Inventory any remaining Mambo 4.5 deployments and confirm exact version.; Check original Mambo or hosting guidance for vendor-supported fixes.; Retire or migrate affected legacy Mambo instances where possible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 11, 2005, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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