CVE-2023-43740

Name: CVE-2023-43740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-28T21:15:10.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43740 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Online Book Store Project v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'image' parameter of admin_edit.php page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application. . EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Online Book Store Project v1.0 is vulnerable to an Insecure File Upload vulnerability on the 'image' parameter of admin_edit.php page, allowing an authenticated attacker to obtain Remote Code Execution on the server hosting the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectworlds	Online Book Store Project	1.0

References

https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/shagrathExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://projectworlds.in/Product
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/shagrathExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://projectworlds.in/Product

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43740?

How severe is CVE-2023-43740?

CVE-2023-43740 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43740?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST