CVE-2018-1292 SQL injection in Apache Fineract
Attackers can inject SQL via the reportName parameter to read or modify unauthorized data in Apache Fineract.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1292?
CVE-2018-1292 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract, published on 20 Apr 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Within the 'getReportType' method in Apache Fineract 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, 0.4.0-incubating, a hacker could inject SQL to read/update data for which he doesn't have authorization for by way of the 'reportName' parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1292?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Fineract.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1292?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1292 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-2018-1292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1292 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apache Fineract
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8cf-c326-jmwf.