PT-2025-18113 · Novel · Novel

Rorochan · Published 2025-04-28 · Updated 2025-04-28 · CVE-2025-4036

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions 201206030 Novel version 3.5.0

Description A critical issue affects the function updateBookChapter of the file src/main/java/io/github/xxyopen/novel/controller/author/AuthorController.java of the component Chapter Handler, leading 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.

Recommendations As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the updateBookChapter function until a patch is available. Restrict access to the Chapter Handler component to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the updateBookChapter function in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

RCE

Improper Access Control

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

CWE-266

Related Identifiers

CVE-2025-4036

Affected Products

Novel

References · 9

• 🔥 https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2025-4036 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4036 · Security Note
• https://vuldb.com/?id.306401 · Note
• https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1916949635605680296 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvedetector/23951 · Telegram Post
• https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401 · Note
• https://t.me/cvetracker/22566 · Telegram Post