CVE-2023-1569: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester E-Commerce System 1.0

Routine

LOW 3.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-1569 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting e-commerce system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester E-Commerce System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file admin/user/controller.php?action=edit. The manipulation of the argument U_NAME with the input <script>alert('1')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223561 was assi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: e-commerce system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-22 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

e-commerce system project e-commerce system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-commerce-system || rpm -q e-commerce-system || e-commerce-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison e-commerce-system sudo apt install e-commerce-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold e-commerce-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list e-commerce-system sudo dnf downgrade e-commerce-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add e-commerce-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1569?

e-commerce system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1569 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1569 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1569 affect?

CVE-2023-1569 affects e-commerce system. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester E-Commerce System 1.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file admin/user/controller.php?action=edit. The manipulation of the argument U_NA

How urgent is CVE-2023-1569?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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