CVE-2023-0987 SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System cross site scripting

Low 3.5 Published 23 Feb 2023 Updated 11 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users via the checkout page in the Online Pizza Ordering System.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-0987?

CVE-2023-0987 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System, published on 23 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SourceCodester Online Pizza Ordering System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file index.php?page=checkout. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221680.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0987?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Online Pizza Ordering System Project Online Pizza Ordering System.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0987?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0987 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-0987 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0987 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqpg-mqjr-3783.