CVE-2021-41921

novel-plus V3.6.1 allows unrestricted file uploads

published April 28, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚀 Unrestricted file uploads in novel-plus V3.6.1? That’s a wide-open door for trouble! ⚠️ Think of it like a restaurant accepting any type of dish without checking if it's safe. An unruly chef could whip up something disastrous in the kitchen! An attacker could upload malicious code disguised as a harmless file, leading to unauthorized access or even complete server takeover. This vulnerability opens the floodgates for potential server attacks, which could wreak havoc on your environment.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any type of dish without checking if it's safe. An unruly chef could whip up something disastrous in the kitchen! The vulnerability in novel-plus allows users to upload files without any restriction on their types or contents, meaning that an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

An attacker could upload malicious code disguised as a harmless file, leading to unauthorized access or even complete server takeover. This vulnerability opens the floodgates for potential server attacks, which could wreak havoc on your environment. To secure your system, update to the latest version of novel-plus after confirming if it addresses this issue. Implement file type restrictions and conduct a thorough review of your upload mechanisms. Always sanitize and validate incoming files! You've got this! With a few tweaks, your defenses will be fortified. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01724 · 77.3th percentile
Published
2022-04-28T12:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 12:16Z
    novel-plus V3.6.1 allows unrestricted file uploads
    cvelistv5