PatchTheCVECVE-2025-60298: Novel-Plus up to 5.2.4 was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the /au
CVE-2025-60298 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting novel-plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Novel-Plus up to 5.2.4 was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the /author/updateIndexName endpoint. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through the indexName parameter, which gets stored in the database and executed when other users view the affected book chapter.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2025-10-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2025-60298?
novel-plus: upgrade to newer than 5.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-60298 being exploited?
CVE-2025-60298 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-2025-60298 affect?
CVE-2025-60298 affects novel-plus. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Novel-Plus up to 5.2.4 was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the /author/updateIndexName endpoint. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through the i
How urgent is CVE-2025-60298?
Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference
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