CVE-2004-2072

Mambo Open Source 4.6 - Cross-Site Scripting via Itemid Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-2072. PoCs published by David Sopas Ferreira.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mambo Open Source by injecting a script tag into the 'Itemid' parameter of the 'index.php' script. The PoC uses a simple alert to confirm the vulnerability.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php for Mambo Open Source 4.6, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute script on other clients via the Itemid parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by David Sopas Ferreira · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23657

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mambo Open Source by injecting a script tag into the 'Itemid' parameter of the 'index.php' script. The PoC uses a simple alert to confirm the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo Open Source 4.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9588
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15062

Scores

EPSS 0.0418
EPSS Percentile 89.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
mambo/mambo_open_source 4.6
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026