CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6616: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 06 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Zen Software Zen Cart 2008 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter in the advanced_search_result page. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zen Cart=2008

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6616?

    CVE-2008-6616 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability since it allows for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6616?

    To fix CVE-2008-6616, you should validate and sanitize all user inputs, especially the keyword parameter in the advanced_search_result page.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-6616?

    CVE-2008-6616 affects Zen Cart version 2008.

  • What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2008-6616?

    CVE-2008-6616 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) injections.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-6616?

    Yes, there are known exploits that demonstrate the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2008-6616.

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