Is CVE-2025-3856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-3856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-3856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-3856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

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

CVE-2025-3856 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-3856

CWE-74Published: April 22, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Novel-Plus contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the searchByPage function due to improper handling of the sort argument. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries.

A proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed to the public, though it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply any available patches from the vendor or restrict access to the affected search functionality.

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-2025-3856 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.