How severe is CVE-2023-1503?

CVE-2023-1503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1503 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1503?

CVE-2023-1503 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-2023-1503?

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

When was CVE-2023-1503 published?

CVE-2023-1503 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1503

CVE-2023-1503 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 5.6. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
CVSS v2: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Alphaware - Simple E-commerce System Project Alphaware - Simple E-commerce System
Published: 2023-03-20
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 admin/admin_index.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password with the input admin' AND (SELECT 8062 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))meUD)-- hLiX leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223407.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1503?: 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 admin/admin_index.php. The manipulation of the argument username/password with the input admin' AND (SELECT 8062 FROM (SELECT(SLEEP(5)))meUD)-- hLiX leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223407.
How severe is CVE-2023-1503?: CVE-2023-1503 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1503 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1503?: CVE-2023-1503 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-2023-1503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1503 published?: CVE-2023-1503 was published on 2023-03-20 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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