Is CVE-2023-1378 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1378 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1378 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1378 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1378?

CVE-2023-1378 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1378

CWE-89Published: March 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Friendly Island Pizza Website and Ordering System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file paypalsuccess.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument cusid leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222904.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Friendly Island Pizza Website and Ordering System contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the paypalsuccess.php script. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows for remote database manipulation.

While the exploit has been disclosed to the public, it is not currently in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Sanitize all inputs to the paypalsuccess.php script and check for updates or patches from the software provider.

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-2023-1378 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.