CVE-2023-2293: A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0

Routine

LOW 2.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-2293 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting purchase order management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_item. The manipulation of the argument description with the input <script>alert(document.cookie)</script> leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: purchase order management system project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-25 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

purchase order management system project purchase order management 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 purchase-order-management-system || rpm -q purchase-order-management-system || purchase-order-management-system --version

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

apt-cache madison purchase-order-management-system sudo apt install purchase-order-management-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold purchase-order-management-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list purchase-order-management-system sudo dnf downgrade purchase-order-management-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add purchase-order-management-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-2023-2293?

purchase order management system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2293 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2293 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-2023-2293 affect?

CVE-2023-2293 affects purchase order management system. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file classes/Master.php?f=save_item. The manipulation of the argument description w

How urgent is CVE-2023-2293?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-48454 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE An issue in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System v1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary
CVE-2023-2130 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0
CVE-2022-44400 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Purchase Order Management System v1.0 contains a file upload vulnerability via /purchase_order/admin/?page=sys
CVE-2022-3503 LOW 3.5 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Purchase Order Management System 1.0
CVE-2022-28023 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Purchase Order Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via /purchase_or

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