Sourcecodester · Sourcecodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System · CVE-2023-0998
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System version 1.0
**Description**
A critical vulnerability has been found in the Payment Handler component of the affected software, specifically in the file /alphaware/summary.php. The manipulation of the `amount` argument leads to improper access controls, allowing for remote attacks. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.
**Recommendations**
For SourceCodester Alphaware Simple E-Commerce System version 1.0, consider restricting access to the vulnerable Payment Handler component until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the `amount` argument in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.