Is CVE-2023-0918 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0918 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0918 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0918 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0918?

CVE-2023-0918 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0918

CWE-434Published: February 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in codeprojects Pharmacy Management System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file add.php of the component Avatar Image Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-221494 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Pharmacy Management System is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads via the Avatar Image Handler, allowing remote attackers to potentially execute malicious code. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and has a CVSS score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though it is not currently in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Implement strict file type validation and restrict upload directories to prevent unauthorized file execution.

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-2023-0918 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.