CVE-2025-4019
CWE-287Published: April 28, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. Affected is the function genCode of the file novel-admin/src/main/java/com/java2nb/common/controller/GeneratorController.java. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to launch 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.
Risk Analysis
Novel-Plus versions up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160 contain a critical vulnerability involving missing authentication in the genCode function. This flaw allows for remote exploitation and is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale. It is not currently listed in the CISA KEV database.
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, and there is no known public exploit.
Review the vendor's security updates and implement authentication checks for the affected controller.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-4019 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-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-4019 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts