CVE-2022-36672: Critical severity xxyopen novel-plus vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2022
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Updated

Novel-Plus v3.6.2 was discovered to contain a hard-coded JWT key located in the project config file. This vulnerability allows attackers to create a custom user session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
xxyopen Novel-Plus=3.6.2

Event History

Sep 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-36672?

CVE-2022-36672 is a vulnerability in Novel-Plus v3.6.2 that allows attackers to create a custom user session by exploiting a hard-coded JWT key located in the project config file.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-36672?

CVE-2022-36672 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-36672?

Novel-Plus v3.6.2 is affected by CVE-2022-36672.

4

How can CVE-2022-36672 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-36672, it is recommended to update Novel-Plus to a version that does not have the hard-coded JWT key or apply a patch provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-36672?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-36672 at [https://www.mesec.cn/archives/296](https://www.mesec.cn/archives/296).

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