SQL Injection Vulnerability in xxyopen Novel-Plus 5.1.0
CVE-2025-3856

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in xxyopen's Novel-Plus version 5.1.0 that affects the 'searchByPage' function in the file '/book/searchByPage'. An attacker can manipulate the 'sort' argument, enabling SQL injection that can be exploited remotely. Despite the early notification to the vendor regarding this issue, there has been no response. As the exploit has been publicly disclosed, users are advised to take immediate action to protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Novel-Plus 5.1.0

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-2025-3856 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.305781
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.305781
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.557011
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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

exp3n5ive (VulDB User)
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