CVE-2018-11801 SQL injection in Apache Fineract

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a query on a m_center data related table in Apache Fineract.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-11801?

CVE-2018-11801 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract, published on 11 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract before 1.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a query on a m_center data related table.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Fineract.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2018-11801 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11801 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9jr-5339-4hvx.

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