CVE-2024-0941
CWE-89Published: January 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability was found in Novel-Plus 4.3.0-RC1 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /novel/bookComment/list. The manipulation of the argument sort leads to sql injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-252185 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Risk Analysis
Novel-Plus contains a critical SQL injection vulnerability in its book comment processing. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary database commands, posing a severe risk to data integrity and confidentiality.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade to a version of Novel-Plus that addresses this vulnerability and sanitize all user-supplied input in database queries.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0941 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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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-0941 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts