CVE-2025-4036 201206030 Novel Chapter AuthorController.java updateBookChapter access control
Attackers can modify book chapters without proper authorization due to missing access controls 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-2025-4036?
CVE-2025-4036 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in 201206030 Novel, published on 28 Apr 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in 201206030 Novel 3.5.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function updateBookChapter of the file src/main/java/io/github/xxyopen/novel/controller/author/AuthorController.java of the component Chapter Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-4036?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xxyopen Novel.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4036?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-4036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-4036 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-4036 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in 201206030 Novel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hfrv-9m27-mwhj.