CVE-2025-4036 - 201206030 Novel Chapter AuthorController.java updateBookChapter access control

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MEDIUM

201206030 Novel Chapter AuthorController.java updateBookChapter access control

Published Apr 28, 2025

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS 4.0

EPSS 0.52%

Description

A vulnerability was found in 201206030 Novel 3.5.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function updateBookChapter of the file src/main/java/io/github/xxyopen/novel/controller/author/AuthorController.java of the component Chapter Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack may be initiated 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.

Affected products

Vendor n/a Product Novel Default
n/a
- Version
  3.5.0
  Status
  affected
  Constraints
  -

Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).

Vendor

Product

Default status

Versions

n/a

Novel

n/a

Version	Status	Constraints
3.5.0	affected	-

Remediation

No remediation recorded yet.

Weaknesses (2)

CWE-266

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

CWE-284

References (4)

https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md
exploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401
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https://vuldb.com/?id.306401
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414
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Link	Providers	Tags
https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20authorization%20bypass%20vulnerability%20in%20AuthorController.md		exploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401		signaturepermissions-requiredPermissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.306401		vdb-entrytechnical-descriptionThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414		third-party-advisoryThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry