novel-plus sql injection
CVE-2023-2039

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Xxyopen

Status
Novel-plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-2039?

A SQL injection vulnerability has been identified in Novel-Plus version 3.6.2, specifically associated with the processing of parameters in the URL path /author/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. This security flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'sort' argument, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, highlighting the urgency for mitigation measures. Despite outreach to the vendor regarding the issue, no response has been recorded, increasing the critical nature of awareness and patching within affected user environments.

Affected Version(s)

novel-plus 3.6.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-2039 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.225917
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225917
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https://github.com/yece688/yece/blob/main/Novel-Plus%20Co...
exploit

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

yece (VulDB User)
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