CVE-2025-1154 xxyopen Novel books sql injection

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in the search API to read or modify database contents in the Novel web application.

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-2025-1154?

CVE-2025-1154 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in xxyopen Novel, published on 10 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xxyopen Novel up to 3.4.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /api/front/search/books. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well.

Weakness: CWE-89, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1154?

How do I fix CVE-2025-1154?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1154 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-2025-1154 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1154 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6h66-x2h7-rxmw.

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