Which versions of Novel Plus are affected by CVE-2025-3856?

Organizations using A vulnerability should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-3856, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-3856?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-3856. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-3856?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.

Novel Plus CVE-2025-3856

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3856?

CVE-2025-3856 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/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. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

MEDIUM

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2025-04-22 cna@vuldb.com

SQLi Novel Plus Xxyopen

5.3

CVSS 4.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:38 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Oct 15, 2025 - 18:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Apr 22, 2025 - 01:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was found in xxyopen Novel-Plus 5.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function searchByPage of the file /book/searchByPage. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack 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.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability was found in xxyopen Novel-Plus 5.1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. A vulnerability was found in xxyopen Novel-Plus 5.1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function searchByPage of the file /book/searchByPage. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack 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. Affected products include: Xxyopen Novel-Plus.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.