HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-0655
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0655

CWE-89Published: January 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in Novel-Plus 4.3.0-RC1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /novel/bookSetting/list. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-251383.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Novel-Plus is vulnerable to SQL injection via the sort argument in the bookSetting list functionality. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to full system compromise.

While public exploit information exists, this vulnerability is not currently tracked in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor for Novel-Plus.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0655 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

xxyopen1 product(s)
novel-plus
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251383Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.251383Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.251383Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.251383Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-0655
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 18, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-89)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-0655 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.