CVE-2008-2905

Mambo < 4.6.4 - Remote Code Execution via mosConfig_absolute_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 4 public exploits for CVE-2008-2905. PoCs published by Metasploit, MC, irk4z, including Metasploit module exploits/unix/webapp/mambo_cache_lite.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a Metasploit module exploiting a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo CMS (CVE-2008-2905). It leverages the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter in `Output.php` to include a malicious PHP payload, leading to remote code execution.

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.

Exploits (4)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubywebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16912

This is a Metasploit module exploiting a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo CMS (CVE-2008-2905). It leverages the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter in `Output.php` to include a malicious PHP payload, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo CMS 4.6.4 and earlier
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target Mambo CMS instance · PHP include functionality enabled on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by MC · rubywebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9906

This is a Metasploit module exploiting a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo CMS via the Cache_Lite package. It leverages the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter to include a remote PHP payload.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo CMS 4.6.4 and earlier
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo CMS
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by irk4z · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5808

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Mambo CMS <= 4.6.4. The vulnerability exists in the `Output.php` file due to improper handling of the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo CMS <= 4.6.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to reach the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC EXCELLENT
by MC · rubypocphp
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/mambo_cache_lite.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Mambo CMS by manipulating the `mosConfig_absolute_path` parameter in the Cache_Lite package. It sends a crafted HTTP request to include a remote PHP payload, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Mambo CMS 4.6.4 and earlier
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · PHP include functionality enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5808
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30685
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29716
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020295
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43101

Scores

EPSS 0.7217
EPSS Percentile 98.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (23)
mambo/mambo 4.0.14
mambo/mambo 4.5
mambo/mambo 4.5.0.2
mambo/mambo 4.5.1.3
mambo/mambo 4.5.1_1.0.9
mambo/mambo 4.5.1_beta
mambo/mambo 4.5.1_beta2
mambo/mambo 4.5.1a
mambo/mambo 4.5.2
mambo/mambo 4.5.2.1
... and 13 more
Published Jun 30, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026