Is CVE-2023-1497 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1497 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1497?

CVE-2023-1497 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1497

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file uploaderm.php. The manipulation of the argument submit leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223397 was assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Simple and Nice Shopping Cart Script is vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads, which is a critical security flaw. Remote attackers can exploit this to potentially execute arbitrary code on the server.

A public exploit has been disclosed for this vulnerability, though it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Restrict file upload functionality and validate file types on the server side. Check for any available patches from the script developer.

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-2023-1497 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.