CVE-2025-45890 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Jun 2025 Updated 24 Jun 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a directory traversal flaw in the novel plus application's filePath parameter.

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-2025-45890?

CVE-2025-45890 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-Plus, published on 20 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in novel plus before v.5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameter

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-45890?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

How do I fix CVE-2025-45890?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-45890 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2025-45890 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-45890 exists.

All Xxyopen Novel-Plus vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8p7w-3f4c-7q9f.