CVE-2023-3503: SourceCodester Shopping Website insert-product.php unrestricted upload

Published Jul 4, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Shopping Website 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file insert-product.php. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-232951.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sanchitkmr Shopping Website=1.0
Shopping Website Project Shopping Website=1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SourceCodester Shopping Website to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate the issue in file insert-product.php by preventing unrestricted uploads (e.g., disable or strictly restrict/validate file upload functionality so uploaded files cannot be placed without authorization).

  3. Compensating control

    Given the vulnerability is remotely exploitable, restrict network access to the application/endpoint that serves insert-product.php (e.g., via firewall/ACL) to reduce exposure to untrusted clients.

  4. Operational

    After applying the upload restriction/mitigation for insert-product.php, review the application for any files that may have been uploaded via the unrestricted upload flaw and remove any unauthorized uploads.

Event History

Jul 4, 2023
CVE Published
02:31 PM
Data Sourced
02:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3503?

CVE-2023-3503 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

What functionality is affected by CVE-2023-3503?

CVE-2023-3503 affects the unknown functionality of the file insert-product.php.

3

What type of attack can be launched using CVE-2023-3503?

CVE-2023-3503 allows for remote attacks that lead to unrestricted file uploads.

4

How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-3503?

Organizations should restrict file uploads and implement proper validation mechanisms to mitigate CVE-2023-3503.

5

Which versions of the Shopping Website are affected by CVE-2023-3503?

CVE-2023-3503 affects version 1.0 of the SourceCodester Shopping Website.

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