Is CVE-2023-1942 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1942 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1942 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1942 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1942?

CVE-2023-1942 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1942

CWE-434Published: April 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/?page=user of the component Avatar Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225319.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in the SourceCodester Online Computer and Laptop Store, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious files. This critical flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

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

Recommended Action

Apply security updates for the Online Computer and Laptop Store. Implement strict file type and extension validation on all upload handlers.

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-2023-1942 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.