CVE-2025-60299 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

Novel-Plus with 5.2.0 was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the /book/addCommentReply endpoint. An authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript through the replyContent parameter when replying to a book comment. The payload is stored in the database and is executed in other users’ browsers when they view the affected comment thread.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xxyopen	Novel-Plus	5.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/201206030/novel-plusProduct
https://notes.sjtu.edu.cn/s/OtnFaGbI4ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://notes.sjtu.edu.cn/s/OtnFaGbI4ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-60299?

CVE-2025-60299 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Novel-Plus with 5.2.0 was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the /book/addCommentReply endpoint. An authenticated user can inject malicious JavaScript through ...

How severe is CVE-2025-60299?

CVE-2025-60299 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-60299?

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