How severe is CVE-2023-6579?

CVE-2023-6579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-6579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6579?

CVE-2023-6579 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6579?

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-2023-6579 published?

CVE-2023-6579 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6579

CVE-2023-6579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oscommerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Oscommerce
Published: 2023-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in osCommerce 4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /b2b-supermarket/shopping-cart of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument estimate[country_id] leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247160. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6579?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in osCommerce 4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /b2b-supermarket/shopping-cart of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument estimate[country_id] leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247160. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-6579?: CVE-2023-6579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-6579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6579?: CVE-2023-6579 affects Oscommerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6579?: 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-2023-6579 published?: CVE-2023-6579 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oscommerce:oscommerce:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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