CVE-2024-24024
CWE-434Published: February 8, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An arbitrary File download vulnerability exists in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and prior at com.java2nb.common.controller.FileController: fileDownload(). An attacker can pass in specially crafted filePath and fieName parameters to perform arbitrary File download.
Risk Analysis
Novel-Plus versions up to 4.3.0-RC1 are affected by an arbitrary file download vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this remotely by providing crafted file paths to the download controller.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Upgrade to a version of Novel-Plus that properly validates file paths during download requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-24024 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-24024 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts