CVE-2025-4036
Apache Novel Remote Code Execution via Improper Access Control
Description
A vulnerability was found in 201206030 Novel 3.5.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function updateBookChapter of the file src/main/java/io/github/xxyopen/novel/controller/author/AuthorController.java of the component Chapter Handler. The manipulation leads 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 in any way.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 10, 2025, 12:57 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate user permissions before updating chapters.
- Enforce authorization checks in the updateBookChapter function.
- Restrict access to the Chapter Handler component.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-4036.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.306401 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md | Exploit |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-Other Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:xxyopen:novel:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.306401 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in 201206030 Novel 3.5.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function updateBookChapter of the file src/main/java/io/github/xxyopen/novel/controller/author/AuthorController.java of the component Chapter Handler. The manipulation leads 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 in any way. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.306401 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414