Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5838 is a remote SQL injection in search_results.php in E-Php Scripts E-Shop, also known as E-Php Shopping Cart. An attacker could manipulate the cid parameter to run database commands. For any internet-facing legacy store still using this script, risk centers on customer or order data exposure, data tampering, and storefront integrity. Exposure is most likely in legacy websites still running E-Php Scripts E-Shop or E-Php Shopping Cart with search_results.php reachable. The bundle provides no CPEs, version ranges, or package identifiers, so asset matching requires application inventory, code review, or URL/file presence checks. Prioritize discovery and containment of any remaining deployments. This is an old shopping cart vulnerability with incomplete product metadata, but remote SQL injection against an ecommerce database can create direct business exposure if the software is still online. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for any patch or replacement package.; Remove or retire exposed E-Php E-Shop installations if unsupported.; Restrict access to legacy storefront paths until status is confirmed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 6398CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- eshop-searchresults-sql-injection(44472)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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