How severe is CVE-2008-6279?

CVE-2008-6279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6279?

CVE-2008-6279 affects Rakhisoftware Rakhisoftware Shopping Cart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6279 published?

CVE-2008-6279 was published on 2009-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6279

CVE-2008-6279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rakhisoftware Rakhisoftware Shopping Cart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rakhisoftware Rakhisoftware Shopping Cart
Published: 2009-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RakhiSoftware Price Comparison Script (aka Shopping Cart) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid PHPSESSID cookie, which reveals the installation path in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6279?: RakhiSoftware Price Comparison Script (aka Shopping Cart) allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid PHPSESSID cookie, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2008-6279?: CVE-2008-6279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6279?: CVE-2008-6279 affects Rakhisoftware Rakhisoftware Shopping Cart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6279 published?: CVE-2008-6279 was published on 2009-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rakhisoftware:rakhisoftware_shopping_cart:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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