CVE-2023-2040 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-2023-2040?
CVE-2023-2040 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 classified as critical has been found in novel-plus 3.6.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file /news/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-225918 is the identifier 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-2023-2040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2040 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-2023-2040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Xxyopen Novel-Plus
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79w3-rw3c-q8pg.