CVE-2026-90941: Missing Authorization in 201206030 novel-plus
novel-plus versions up to 5.3.3 have an authorization bypass vulnerability in the BookController download endpoint. Authenticated backend users can export full book content, including paid chapters, without proper permission checks. This bypasses VIP or purchase verification controls normally enforced in the admin interface.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-90941 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in novel-plus through version 5.3.3. The flaw exists in the BookController download endpoint, allowing authenticated backend accounts to export complete book text, including paid chapters, by supplying a bookId and bookName. This bypass circumvents permission checks and data-scope limits that are otherwise enforced in the admin interface, enabling unauthorized access to paid content.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated backend users to access and export paid book chapters without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of paid content, potentially impacting revenue and content control. The CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) reflects limited impact on confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict backend account access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized export activity related to book content.
CVE-2026-90941: Missing Authorization in 201206030 novel-plus
Description
novel-plus versions up to 5.3.3 have an authorization bypass vulnerability in the BookController download endpoint. Authenticated backend users can export full book content, including paid chapters, without proper permission checks. This bypasses VIP or purchase verification controls normally enforced in the admin interface.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
201206030
novel-plus
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-90941 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in novel-plus through version 5.3.3. The flaw exists in the BookController download endpoint, allowing authenticated backend accounts to export complete book text, including paid chapters, by supplying a bookId and bookName. This bypass circumvents permission checks and data-scope limits that are otherwise enforced in the admin interface, enabling unauthorized access to paid content.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated backend users to access and export paid book chapters without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of paid content, potentially impacting revenue and content control. The CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) reflects limited impact on confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict backend account access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized export activity related to book content.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-14T11:34:24.687Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8711755bf5e2cf5b4138c
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 22:11:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:14:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:22:04 UTC
Views: 6
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