How severe is CVE-2023-0998?

CVE-2023-0998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-0998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0998?

CVE-2023-0998 affects Alphaware Simple E-commerce System Project Alphaware Simple E-commerce System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0998?

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

When was CVE-2023-0998 published?

CVE-2023-0998 was published on 2023-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0998

CVE-2023-0998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alphaware Simple E-commerce System Project Alphaware Simple E-commerce System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Alphaware Simple E-commerce System Project Alphaware Simple E-commerce System
Published: 2023-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0998?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-0998?: CVE-2023-0998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-0998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0998?: CVE-2023-0998 affects Alphaware Simple E-commerce System Project Alphaware Simple E-commerce System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0998 published?: CVE-2023-0998 was published on 2023-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alphaware_simple_e-commerce_system_project:alphaware_simple_e-commerce_system:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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