CVE-2024-24024: novel-plus · n/a
Affects novel-plusSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Feb 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHub201206030/novel-pluspkg:github/201206030/novel-plusOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-24024, organizations should immediately restrict access to the fileDownload() endpoint, ideally limiting it to trusted internal networks or authenticated users until a patch is available. Implement strict input validation and sanitization on filePath and fileName parameters to prevent directory traversal or unauthorized file access. Employ allowlisting of permissible file paths and names to ensure only intended files can be downloaded. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual file download requests or patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. If possible, deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting arbitrary file download attempts. Regularly back up critical data and ensure incident response plans are updated to handle potential data breaches. Engage with the vendor or community for patches or updates and apply them promptly once released. Conduct security assessments and penetration tests focusing on file handling functionalities to identify similar weaknesses.
Description
An arbitrary File download vulnerability exists in Novel-Plus v4.3.0-RC1 and prior at com.java2nb.common.controller.FileController: fileDownload(). An attacker can pass in specially crafted filePath and fieName parameters to perform arbitrary File download.