CVE-2023-2039 novel-plus sql injection
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
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-2039?
CVE-2023-2039 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 14 Apr 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. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /author/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225917 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2039?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2039 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-2023-2039 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-2039 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Xxyopen Novel-Plus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99qh-gfv7-cc9q.