SQL Injection Vulnerability in xxyopen Novel-Plus Product
CVE-2025-3676

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Xxyopen
Status
Novel-plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant SQL injection vulnerability exists in the xxyopen Novel-Plus application, specifically within the /api/front/search/books endpoint. This flaw arises from improper handling of the 'sort' argument, allowing remote attackers to manipulate database queries. The public disclosure of this exploit poses a threat to users, emphasizing the need for immediate mitigation. Efforts to notify the vendor about the issue have gone unanswered, further increasing the urgency for users to secure their applications against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Novel-Plus 3.5.0

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-2025-3676 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.304965
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.304965
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.551950
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CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

maple147 (VulDB User)
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