CVE-2008-0523: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SoftCart.exe in SoftCart 5.1.2.2 allow remote attackers

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0523 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting softcart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SoftCart.exe in SoftCart 5.1.2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) License_Plate, (2) License_State, (3) Ticket_Date, and (4) Ticket_Number parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2008-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: softcart

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-31 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softcart softcart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy softcart || rpm -q softcart || softcart --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison softcart sudo apt install softcart=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold softcart

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list softcart sudo dnf downgrade softcart-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add softcart

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0523?

softcart: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0523 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0523 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0523 affect?

CVE-2008-0523 affects softcart. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SoftCart.exe in SoftCart 5.1.2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) License_Plate, (2) License_State, (3) Ticket_Date, and (4) Ticket_Number param

How urgent is CVE-2008-0523?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-2221 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in SoftCart.exe in Mercantec SoftCart 4.00b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code
CVE-1999-0609 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE An incorrect configuration of the SoftCart CGI program "SoftCart.exe" could disclose private information.

References

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