CVE-2024-24017

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and prior versions

High · published February 8, 2024

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky SQL injection vulnerability lurks in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and earlier! Just by tweaking a few parameters in a URL, an attacker could unleash chaos. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen by simply changing their order. Instead of just getting a meal, they could start cooking up their own recipes with everything in stock! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate queries and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This might allow them to view, modify, or even delete information they shouldn't be able to touch — an absolute nightmare for any database!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can sneak into the kitchen by simply changing their order. Instead of just getting a meal, they could start cooking up their own recipes with everything in stock! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to insert malicious SQL code through crafted offset, limit, and sort parameters in requests sent to /common/dict/list, bypassing normal restrictions and compromising the integrity of the database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate queries and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This might allow them to view, modify, or even delete information they shouldn't be able to touch — an absolute nightmare for any database! Immediate action is crucial! Upgrade to Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC2 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement input validation and parameterized queries to secure your database against future attacks. You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and you'll keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00627 · 49.4th percentile
Published
2024-02-08T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 00:00Z
    A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and prior versions
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