CVE-2025-4036 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xxyopen	Novel	3.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266 CWE-284

References

https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20auExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306401Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.306401Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.558414Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/Sinon2003/cve/blob/main/novel/Novel%20%20has%20a%20logic%20auExploit

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-4036?

CVE-2025-4036 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). 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/Aut...

How severe is CVE-2025-4036?

CVE-2025-4036 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4036?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xxyopen Novel.