CVE-2023-37847
CWE-89Published: August 14, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
Official Description
novel-plus v3.6.2 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
Novel-plus v3.6.2 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary database commands. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this is a critical flaw that is remotely exploitable without authentication.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Users should upgrade to a version of novel-plus that addresses this vulnerability and ensure input validation is strictly enforced.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-37847 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-37847 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts