Is CVE-2008-6616 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-6616, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-6616 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-6616 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6616?

CVE-2008-6616 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2008-6616

CWE-79Published: April 6, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Zen Software Zen Cart 2008 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter in the advanced_search_result page. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-6616 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-6616. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.