What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2039?

CVE-2023-2039 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-2039?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-2039. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Novel Plus CVE-2023-2039

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2023-04-14 cna@vuldb.com

SQLi Novel Plus

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 14, 2023 - 08:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability was found in novel-plus 3.6.2. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /author/list?limit=10&offset=0&order=desc. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225917 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in novel-plus 3.6.2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. A vulnerability was found in novel-plus 3.6.2. It has been rated as critical. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-225917 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way. Affected products include: Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.