CVE-2025-4015: A vulnerability was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-4015?

novel-plus: upgrade to 5.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-4015 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-4015 affect?

CVE-2025-4015 affects novel-plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function list of the file novel-system/src/main/java/com/java2nb/system/controller

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-4015?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-4015 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting novel-plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function list of the file novel-system/src/main/java/com/java2nb/system/controller/SessionController.java. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-306
Published	2025-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: xxyopen

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-28 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xxyopen novel-plus UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.1.1

Fixed in: 5.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy novel-plus || rpm -q novel-plus || novel-plus --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade novel-plus

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade novel-plus

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-4015?

novel-plus: upgrade to 5.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-4015 being exploited?

CVE-2025-4015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-4015 affect?

CVE-2025-4015 affects novel-plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function list of the file novel-system/src/main/java/com/java2nb/system/controller

How urgent is CVE-2025-4015?

Priority 38/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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