CVE-2023-0998

Name: CVE-2023-0998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-24T08:15:11.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0998 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System Project	Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System	1.0

References

https://github.com/1MurasaKi/PaymentVul_report/blob/main/razormist/Alphaware%20-%20Simple%20E-Commerce%20System/payment_vulnerability.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221733Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.221733Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/1MurasaKi/PaymentVul_report/blob/main/razormist/Alphaware%20-%20Simple%20E-Commerce%20System/payment_vulnerability.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221733Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.221733Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0998?

How severe is CVE-2023-0998?

CVE-2023-0998 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0998?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0998?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST