How severe is CVE-2023-0943?

CVE-2023-0943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-0943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0943?

CVE-2023-0943 affects Best Pos Management System Project Best Pos Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0943?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0943 published?

CVE-2023-0943 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0943

CVE-2023-0943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Best Pos Management System Project Best Pos Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Best Pos Management System Project Best Pos Management System
Published: 2023-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Best POS Management System 1.0. This issue affects the function save_settings of the file index.php?page=site_settings of the component Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument img with the input ../../shell.php leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221591.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0943?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SourceCodester Best POS Management System 1.0. This issue affects the function save_settings of the file index.php?page=site_settings of the component Image Handler. The manipulation of the argument img with the input ../../shell.php leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221591.
How severe is CVE-2023-0943?: CVE-2023-0943 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-0943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0943?: CVE-2023-0943 affects Best Pos Management System Project Best Pos Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0943 published?: CVE-2023-0943 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:best_pos_management_system_project:best_pos_management_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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