Is CVE-2023-0257 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0257 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0257 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0257 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0257?

CVE-2023-0257 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0257

CWE-434Published: January 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System 2.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /fos/admin/index.php?page=menu of the component Menu Form. The manipulation of the argument Image with the input <?php system($_GET['c']); ?> leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The identifier VDB-218185 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SourceCodester Online Food Ordering System 2.0 is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads via the Menu Form component. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict file upload types and validate inputs; check for vendor-provided security patches.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0257 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.