SQL Injection in Xxyopen Novel-Plus
CVE-2023-2040
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in novel-plus 3.6.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file /news/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225918 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Vulnerability class: SQL Injection
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.007 (53.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 53rd percentile — 53.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.007 · newest: 0.007 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Xxyopen Novel-Plus — versions 3.6.2
- Novel-Plus — versions 3.6.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/ (technical-description, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/ (signature, permissions-required, Third Party Advisory)
- github.com/morty-py/morty/blob/main/Novel-Plus3.6.2 sqli.pdf (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2040?
- CVE-2023-2040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2023-04-14.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2040?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.