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CVE-2008-6986 is a SQL injection flaw in legacy Zen Cart shopping cart code. A remote attacker could manipulate the product-add workflow to run unintended database queries when affected versions operate with magic_quotes_gpc disabled. The bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or a named fixed release. Exposure is most likely on public Zen Cart stores running versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.8a, especially old PHP deployments where magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. Custom forks retaining the same shopping_cart.php logic may also need review. Prioritize any internet-facing legacy Zen Cart store because the issue targets shopping cart database operations. Lack of CVSS and exploitation evidence lowers certainty, not potential business impact. Remediate through vendor-supported upgrade guidance. Mitigation focus: Inventory Zen Cart instances and identify versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.8a.; Review Zen Cart vendor guidance and linked advisories for the appropriate fixed version.; Upgrade or replace affected legacy Zen Cart deployments according to vendor guidance..
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