CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6986: SQL Injection

First published: Tue Aug 18 2009(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in the actionMultipleAddProduct function in includes/classes/shopping_cart.php in Zen Cart 1.3.0 through 1.3.8a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the products_id array parameter in a multiple_products_add_product action, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-6985.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zen Cart=1.3.8a
Zen Cart=1.3.2
Zen Cart=1.3.0.2
Zen Cart=1.3.6
Zen Cart=1.3.7
Zen Cart=1.3.8
Zen Cart=1.3
Zen Cart=1.3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6986?

    CVE-2008-6986 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6986?

    To remediate CVE-2008-6986, upgrade Zen Cart to version 1.3.9 or later, which resolves the SQL injection vulnerability.

  • What versions of Zen Cart are affected by CVE-2008-6986?

    CVE-2008-6986 affects Zen Cart versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.8a when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

  • Can CVE-2008-6986 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-6986 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability if proper measures are not taken.

  • What is SQL injection in the context of CVE-2008-6986?

    In CVE-2008-6986, SQL injection refers to an attack technique where an attacker injects malicious SQL commands into the 'products_id' parameter, leading to unauthorized database access.

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