CVE-2008-6297: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in order.php in DHCart allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary we

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6297 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting dhcart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in order.php in DHCart allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) domain and (2) d1 parameters.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dhcart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-26 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dhcart dhcart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.84

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.84

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.84 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dhcart sudo apt install dhcart=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.84> sudo apt-mark hold dhcart

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

dnf --showduplicates list dhcart sudo dnf downgrade dhcart-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.84> sudo dnf versionlock add dhcart

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.

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: DHCart 3.84 - Multiple Cross-Site Scripting / HTML Injection Vulnerabilities

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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-2008-6297?

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

Is CVE-2008-6297 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6297 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-2008-6297 affect?

CVE-2008-6297 affects dhcart. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in order.php in DHCart allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) domain and (2) d1 parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6297?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

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