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CVE-2025-45890

Xxyopen Novel-plus remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.56%
  1. Published20 Jun 2025

Description

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

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Xxyopen Novel-plus< 5.1.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Xxyopen Novel-plus≥ 5.1.0

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-45890 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-45890 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.56%.

How severe is CVE-2025-45890?

CVE-2025-45890 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-45890?

Affected products include Xxyopen Novel-plus.

How do I fix CVE-2025-45890?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Xxyopen Novel-plus 5.1.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.