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Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a critical upload flaw in Food Ordering System v2.0. If the vulnerable admin AJAX component is reachable, an attacker may upload a PHP file and gain code execution on the server. That can lead to full compromise of website data, service integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any exposed deployment. The described impact is server-side code execution without authentication, which can become a full website or host compromise. Prioritize containment, exposure reduction, and vendor-confirmed remediation.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24646 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload issue in /fos/admin/ajax.php. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The CVE record states crafted PHP upload can result in arbitrary code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Food Ordering System v2.0 is deployed and the /fos/admin/ajax.php component is reachable from untrusted networks. The CVE affected metadata lists vendor and product as n/a, so inventory must rely on application identification rather than CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. A public GitHub reference is listed by the CVE sources, and the vulnerability class is high-impact because unauthenticated file upload can become remote code execution when PHP files execute on the server.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE gives the vulnerable component, version, CWE, CVSS vector, and a public reference, but affected vendor/product metadata is n/a. Do not rely on CPE matching alone. Avoid assuming patch availability from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Check the vendor or project guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
- Remove or disable exposed Food Ordering System v2.0 instances until remediation is confirmed.
- Restrict access to admin paths using VPN, IP allowlisting, or equivalent controls.
- Block PHP execution in upload directories where the application permits that configuration.
- Review systems for compromise before returning affected services to production.
Validation and detection
- Inventory internet-facing sites for Food Ordering System v2.0 deployments.
- Confirm whether /fos/admin/ajax.php exists and is reachable by untrusted users.
- Review webroot and upload directories for unexpected PHP files.
- Inspect web and application logs for suspicious upload activity.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance, not assumptions about patched behavior.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.