CVE-2023-0998

Public Exploit
SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System Payment summary.php access control

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /alphaware/summary.php of the component Payment Handler. The manipulation of the argument amount leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221733 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.221733 permissions required vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221733 permissions required signature vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/1MurasaKi/PaymentVul_report/blob/main/razormist/Alphaware%20-%20Simple%20E-Commerce%20System/payment_vulnerability.md third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0998?
CVE-2023-0998 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0998?
To fix CVE-2023-0998, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0998 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0998 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0998?
CVE-2023-0998 affects SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System.
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