CVE-2021-42967 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 May 2022 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can upload malicious JSP files to novel-plus, leading to remote code execution on the server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-42967?

CVE-2021-42967 is a critical vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 13 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload in /novel-admin/src/main/java/com/java2nb/common/controller/FileController.java in novel-plus all versions allows allows an attacker to upload malicious JSP files.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42967?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42967?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42967 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-42967 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42967 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Xxyopen Novel-Plus vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whrx-hm99-jg66.