Is CVE-2023-1557 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1557 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1557 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1557 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1557?

CVE-2023-1557 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1557

CWE-284Published: March 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester E-Commerce System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /ecommerce/admin/user/controller.php?action=edit of the component Username Handler. The manipulation of the argument USERID leads to improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-223550 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical access control vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester E-Commerce System, allowing remote attackers to manipulate user permissions. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high impact of this unauthenticated remote flaw.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not currently tracked in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Apply access control restrictions to the affected controller.php file and ensure administrative functions are properly authenticated.

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-2023-1557 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.