Improper Access Control in 201206030 Novel by xxyopen
CVE-2025-4036

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

201206030

Status
Novel
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 April 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-4036?

A vulnerability in the Chapter Handler of 201206030 Novel version 3.5.0 has been detected, specifically within the updateBookChapter function in the AuthorController.java file. This issue allows unauthorized access due to improper access control measures. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, posing significant risks to the application's integrity. The details of the exploit have been publicly disclosed, emphasizing the urgent need for a security review and patch from the vendor, which has not yet responded to preliminary notifications.

Affected Version(s)

Novel 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-2025-4036 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.306401
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414
third-party-advisory

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

Rorochan (VulDB User)
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