How severe is CVE-2008-6985?

CVE-2008-6985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6985?

CVE-2008-6985 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6985?

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

When was CVE-2008-6985 published?

CVE-2008-6985 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6985

CVE-2008-6985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zen-cart 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Zen-cart Zen Cart
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/classes/shopping_cart.php in Zen Cart 1.2.0 through 1.3.8a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter when (1) adding or (2) updating the shopping cart.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6985?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in includes/classes/shopping_cart.php in Zen Cart 1.2.0 through 1.3.8a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter when (1) adding or (2) updating the shopping cart.
How severe is CVE-2008-6985?: CVE-2008-6985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6985?: CVE-2008-6985 primarily affects Zen-cart Zen Cart. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6985 published?: CVE-2008-6985 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.0d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.1_patch1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.1d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.2d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.4d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.2.6d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zen-cart:zen_cart:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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