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CVE-2024-23539: Apache Fineract: Under certain system configurations, the sqlSearch parameter for specific endpoints 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: 1.5% 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/2024/03/29/3
• https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/g8sv1gnjv716lx2h89jbvjdgtrrjmy7h
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/3
• https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report
• https://lists.apache.org/thread/g8sv1gnjv716lx2h89jbvjdgtrrjmy7h

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