CVE-2008-6259: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in QuadComm Q-Shop 3.0, and possibly earlier, allows re

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6259?

q-shop: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6259 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6259 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-6259 affect?

CVE-2008-6259 affects q-shop. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in QuadComm Q-Shop 3.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the srkeys parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6259?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6259 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting q-shop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in QuadComm Q-Shop 3.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the srkeys parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-02-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quadcomm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-24 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quadcomm q-shop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade q-shop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade q-shop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Q-Shop 3.0 - Cross-Site Scripting / SQL Injection

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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-2008-6259?

q-shop: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6259 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6259 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-2008-6259 affect?

CVE-2008-6259 affects q-shop. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.asp in QuadComm Q-Shop 3.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the srkeys parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6259?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-6258 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in users.asp in QuadComm Q-Shop 3.0, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers

References

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