CVE-2022-28462
CVE-2022-28462 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xxyopen Novel-plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-552.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Xxyopen Novel-plus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
novel-plus 3.6.0 suffers from an Arbitrary file reading vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-28462?
- novel-plus 3.6.0 suffers from an Arbitrary file reading vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-28462?
- CVE-2022-28462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-28462 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-28462?
- CVE-2022-28462 affects Xxyopen Novel-plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-28462?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-28462 published?
- CVE-2022-28462 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xxyopen:novel-plus:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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