How severe is CVE-2008-6878?

CVE-2008-6878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6878 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6878?

CVE-2008-6878 primarily affects Zen Cart. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6878?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6878 published?

CVE-2008-6878 was published on 2009-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6878

CVE-2008-6878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zen Cart with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zen Cart
Published: 2009-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/includes/languages/english.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the _SESSION[language] parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "at worst, the use of this vulnerability will reveal some local file paths.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6878?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/includes/languages/english.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the _SESSION[language] parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "at worst, the use of this vulnerability will reveal some local file paths.
How severe is CVE-2008-6878?: CVE-2008-6878 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6878 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6878?: CVE-2008-6878 primarily affects Zen Cart. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6878?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6878 published?: CVE-2008-6878 was published on 2009-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zen_cart:zen_cart:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen_cart:zen_cart:1.3.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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