CVE-2023-0918Network attack vector

Authenticated arbitrary file upload via add.php

Published Feb 19, 2023 · Updated Mar 18, 2025

Unrestricted file upload in codeprojects Pharmacy Management System 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload dangerous files via add.php. The Avatar Image Handler in add.php accepts an uploaded file without disclosed restrictions on its type or content. A valid low-privilege session is required under the CNA assessment; successful uploads place attacker-controlled content in the application, but public sources do not establish automatic code execution.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.72%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Unrestricted file upload in codeprojects Pharmacy Management System 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to upload dangerous files via add.php. The Avatar Image Handler in add.php accepts an uploaded file without disclosed restrictions on its type or content. A valid low-privilege session is required under the CNA assessment; successful uploads place attacker-controlled content in the application, but public sources do not establish automatic code execution.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-0918
Published
Feb 19, 2023
Updated
Mar 18, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-434
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 19, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 18, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

6.5VulDBAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
6.3VulDBCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
9.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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