CVE-2023-25196 Apache Fineract: SQL injection vulnerability

Medium 4.3 Published 28 Mar 2023 Updated 23 Oct 2024

Authorized users can modify or add data in certain components via SQL injection 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-2023-25196?

CVE-2023-25196 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract, published on 28 Mar 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Apache Fineract. Authorized users may be able to change or add data in certain components.

This issue affects Apache Fineract: from 1.4 through 1.8.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25196?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Fineract.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25196?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25196 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-2023-25196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wvv8-m353-pjr5.