CVE-2023-1606 novel-plus DictController.java sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in novel-plus via the orderby argument to read or modify database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1606?
CVE-2023-1606 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 23 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in novel-plus 3.6.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file DictController.java. The manipulation of the argument orderby leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223736.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1606?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1606?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2023-1606 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1606 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xxyopen Novel-Plus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p87v-rjf5-5m8x.