CVE-2023-1607 novel-plus list sql injection

Medium 4.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in novel-plus via the sort parameter to read or modify database contents.

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

What is CVE-2023-1607?

CVE-2023-1607 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 23 Mar 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in novel-plus 3.6.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /common/sysFile/list. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223737 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1607?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1607?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1607 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-2023-1607 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1607 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Xxyopen Novel-Plus vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32pp-2qph-whhh.

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