CVE-2008-6766: cart_save.php in ViArt Shop (aka Shopping Cart) 3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exce

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6766 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting viart shop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cart_save.php in ViArt Shop (aka Shopping Cart) 3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive shopping carts) via a flood of requests.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: viart

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-28 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

viart viart shop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison viart-shop sudo apt install viart-shop=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold viart-shop

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

dnf --showduplicates list viart-shop sudo dnf downgrade viart-shop-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add viart-shop

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.

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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-2008-6766?

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

Is CVE-2008-6766 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6766 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-2008-6766 affect?

CVE-2008-6766 affects viart shop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). cart_save.php in ViArt Shop (aka Shopping Cart) 3.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive shopping carts) via a flood of requests.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6766?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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