CVE-2023-46981 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via SQL injection in the Novel-Plus log list endpoint.

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-2023-46981?

CVE-2023-46981 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 4 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Novel-Plus v.4.2.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the sort parameter in /common/log/list.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46981?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46981 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-2023-46981 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46981 exists.

All Xxyopen Novel-Plus vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjw7-3r2x-7rpq.

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