How severe is CVE-2008-6973?

CVE-2008-6973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-6973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6973?

CVE-2008-6973 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Commerce. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6973?

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

When was CVE-2008-6973 published?

CVE-2008-6973 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6973

CVE-2008-6973 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Commerce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Commerce
Published: 2009-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Commerce 6.0 before 6.0.0.7 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6973?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Commerce 6.0 before 6.0.0.7 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6973?: CVE-2008-6973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-6973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6973?: CVE-2008-6973 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Commerce. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6973 published?: CVE-2008-6973 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_commerce:6.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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