SQL Injection in Xxyopen Novel-Plus
CVE-2023-2041
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in novel-plus 3.6.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /category/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-225919. 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: 0.008 (54.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 55th percentile — 54.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · 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/langove/llov/blob/main/Novel-Plus code audit.pdf (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2041?
- CVE-2023-2041 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-2023-2041?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.