CVE-2023-31704Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Administrator takeover via unauthenticated account update

Published Jul 13, 2023 · Updated Nov 12, 2024

Incorrect authorization in Sourcecodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 allows remote attackers to take over an administrator account. The Users.php save action accepts a replayed administrator account-update POST without verifying an authenticated session, allowing the password to be replaced. A network-reachable management endpoint and a correctly formed update request are sufficient; takeover grants access to functions that modify prices and site content.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.31%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Incorrect authorization in Sourcecodester Online Computer and Laptop Store 1.0 allows remote attackers to take over an administrator account. The Users.php save action accepts a replayed administrator account-update POST without verifying an authenticated session, allowing the password to be replaced. A network-reachable management endpoint and a correctly formed update request are sufficient; takeover grants access to functions that modify prices and site content.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-31704
Published
Jul 13, 2023
Updated
Nov 12, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-863, T1098
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 13, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Nov 12, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
T1098Account Manipulation

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