CVE-2008-6877: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6877: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/includes/initsystem.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8 and 1.3.8a, when .htac...

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/includes/initsystem.php in Zen Cart 1.3.8 and 1.3.8a, when .htaccess is not supported, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the loader_file parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating "at worst, the use of this vulnerability will reveal some local file paths.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns older Zen Cart versions where a request parameter may let a remote attacker traverse directories and include local files when .htaccess protections are unavailable. The vendor disputed the reported impact, saying it may only reveal local paths. Treat confirmed old deployments as needing review, not as a proven critical emergency. Exposure is limited by the supplied sources to Zen Cart 1.3.8 and 1.3.8a installations, specifically environments where .htaccess is not supported. The bundle does not identify other affected products, versions, CPEs, or configurations. Prioritize this if legacy Zen Cart 1.3.8 or 1.3.8a is still exposed. The business risk is mainly legacy e-commerce exposure with disputed technical impact. If no such systems exist, this should remain a low operational concern. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Zen Cart 1.3.8 or 1.3.8a deployments.; Check current Zen Cart vendor guidance for supported upgrade or mitigation advice.; Ensure admin/includes paths are not directly web-accessible where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 27, 2009, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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