Is CVE-2025-4016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-4016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-4016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-4016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4016?

CVE-2025-4016 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-4016

CWE-266Published: April 28, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. This affects the function deleteIndex of the file novel-admin/src/main/java/com/java2nb/common/controller/LogController.java. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. 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 versions up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160 are affected by improper authorization in the deleteIndex function. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 and allows for remote exploitation. It is not currently confirmed as exploited in the wild.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, and there is no known public exploit.

Recommended Action

Implement proper authorization controls for the affected log controller and check for vendor security updates.

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-2025-4016 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.