Is CVE-2025-45890 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-45890 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-45890 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-45890 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-45890?

CVE-2025-45890 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-45890

CWE-22Published: June 20, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in novel plus before v.5.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the filePath parameter

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Novel Plus is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high potential for total system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of Novel Plus beyond 5.1.0 to remediate the directory traversal flaw.

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-2025-45890 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.