CVE-2025-65442: DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 201206030 novel V3.5.0 allows remote attackers to execut

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-65442 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting novel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 201206030 novel V3.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code or disclose sensitive information (e.g., user session cookies) via a crafted "wvstest" parameter in the URL or malicious script injection into window.localStorage. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation and encoding of user-controllable data in the book comment module: unfiltered user input is st

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-12-29
Last modified	2026-10-07

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xxyopen

Last updated 2026-10-07 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-29 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-07 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xxyopen novel DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison novel sudo apt install novel=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold novel

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list novel sudo dnf downgrade novel-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add novel

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2025-65442?

novel: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-65442 being exploited?

CVE-2025-65442 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-2025-65442 affect?

CVE-2025-65442 affects novel. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 201206030 novel V3.5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code or disclose sensitive information (e.g., user session cookies) via a crafted "wvstest" parameter in th

How urgent is CVE-2025-65442?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-4036 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in 201206030 Novel 3.5.0 and classified as critical

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