CVE-2023-2246
CWE-434Published: April 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file admin/ajax.php?action=save_settings. The manipulation of the argument img leads to unrestricted upload. 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-227236.
Risk Analysis
SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the admin settings. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, reflected in a 9.8 CVSS score.
A proof-of-concept exploit has been published for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the CISA KEV.
Users should restrict access to the admin panel and seek updates or patches for the Online Pizza Ordering System.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2246 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.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-2246. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2246 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts