CVE-2024-24019 in Novel-Plus
Summary
by MITRE • 02/07/2024
A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and prior versions. An attacker can pass in crafted offset, limit, and sort parameters to perform SQL injection via /system/roleDataPerm/list
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24019 represents a critical SQL injection flaw within the Novel-Plus application version 4.3.0-RC1 and earlier releases. This vulnerability specifically affects the /system/roleDataPerm/list endpoint which processes user requests for role-based data permissions. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization of parameters including offset, limit, and sort values that are passed to the backend database query execution layer. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input values that manipulate the underlying sql query structure, potentially allowing unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes SQL injection as a direct result of improper handling of untrusted input within sql command construction. The attack vector specifically targets the parameter handling mechanism where offset, limit, and sort parameters are directly incorporated into sql queries without adequate escaping or parameterization. This vulnerability operates at the application layer where user-supplied data flows directly into database execution contexts, creating a pathway for attackers to bypass normal access controls and execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-24019 extends beyond simple data theft to encompass potential system compromise and business disruption. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to sensitive user data, manipulate database contents, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The vulnerability affects the core role-based access control functionality which is fundamental to system security, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authorization mechanisms entirely. Additionally, the impact includes potential data integrity violations, unauthorized data modification, and possible denial of service conditions if the attacker can cause database query failures or resource exhaustion through malicious injection payloads.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security hardening measures. The primary fix involves implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries for all user-supplied parameters including offset, limit, and sort values. Organizations should deploy web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious sql injection patterns targeting the affected endpoint. Input sanitization mechanisms must be strengthened to ensure that all parameters are properly escaped or validated before database processing. Security patches should be applied immediately to update to versions that address this vulnerability, while also implementing comprehensive logging and monitoring of sql query execution to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough code review to identify similar patterns in other endpoints and implementation of automated security testing including sql injection vulnerability scanning as part of the continuous integration pipeline. This vulnerability also highlights the importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in the software security standards and aligns with attack techniques documented in the mitre att&ck framework under the command and control and credential access tactics.