Is CVE-2023-5034 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-5034 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-5034 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-5034 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-5034?

CVE-2023-5034 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-5034

CWE-434Published: September 18, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester My Food Recipe 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php of the component Image Upload Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-239878 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

My Food Recipe 1.0 contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the image handler, which can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should implement strict file type validation and restrict upload directories to prevent unauthorized execution.

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-2023-5034 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.