Multiple vulnerabilities in novel-plus



| Updated: 2023-04-17
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2023-1607
CVE-2023-1606
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

Updated 17.04.2023

Added fixed version to the vulnerability #1-2

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU74138

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1607

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "sort" parameter in the /common/sysFile/list endpoint. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

novel-plus: 3.0.2 - 3.6.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://vuldb.com/?id.223737
http://github.com/1610349395/novel-plus-v3.6.2----SQL-Injection-Vulnerability-/blob/main/novel-plus%20v3.6.2%20--%20%20SQL%20Injection%20Vulnerability%20.md
http://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223737


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU74139

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1606

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "orderby" parameter in the DictController.java script. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

novel-plus: 3.0.2 - 3.6.2

CPE2.3 External links

http://vuldb.com/?id.223736
http://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223736
http://github.com/OYyunshen/Poc/blob/main/Novel-PlusSqli1.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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