Vulnerability Description
novel-plus through 5.3.3 contains an insecure default cache-management password in the CacheController.refreshCache endpoint that allows anonymous attackers to invalidate portal caches by supplying the hardcoded default value in the URL path. Attackers can trigger unauthorized cache invalidation by accessing the cache/refresh endpoint with the known default password, forcing unnecessary database queries to repopulate the cache.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/201206030/novel-plus
- https://github.com/201206030/novel-plus/blob/d63c3ee394657046ebd469e263532a350a6
- https://github.com/201206030/novel-plus/blob/d63c3ee394657046ebd469e263532a350a6
- https://github.com/201206030/novel-plus/releases/tag/v5.3.3
- https://github.com/LinYuanyi1/cve-request-poc/blob/master/novel-plus/poc-07-fron
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/novel-plus-through-5.3.3-default-cache-mana
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90940?
CVE-2026-90940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). novel-plus through 5.3.3 contains an insecure default cache-management password in the CacheController.refreshCache endpoint that allows anonymous attackers to invalidate portal caches by supplying th...
How severe is CVE-2026-90940?
CVE-2026-90940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.