CVE-2023-25197 apache fineract: SQL injection vulnerability in certain procedure calls

Medium 6.3 Published 28 Mar 2023 Updated 23 Oct 2024

Authorized users can exploit SQL injection in Apache Fineract procedure calls to read or modify data.

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-2023-25197?

CVE-2023-25197 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 exploit this for limited impact on components.

This issue affects apache fineract: from 1.4 through 1.8.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Fineract.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25197 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-2023-25197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4f9h-qqq9-757g.