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CVE-2024-23538: Apache Fineract: Under certain system configurations, the sqlSearch parameter was vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate database queries.

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 1.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-03-29 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-89

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Fineract.This issue affects Apache Fineract: <1.8.5. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.8.5 or 1.9.0, which fix the issue.

Affected products

• Apache Software Foundation Apache Fineract: before 1.9.0 — fixed in 1.9.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache Fineract 1.9.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/2
• https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/by32w2dylzgbqm5940x3wj7519wolqxs
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/2
• https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/by32w2dylzgbqm5940x3wj7519wolqxs

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