CVE-2024-23538

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	fineract	< 1.9.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report https://lists.apache.org/thread/by32w2dylzgbqm5940x3wj7519wolqxs https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report https://lists.apache.org/thread/by32w2dylzgbqm5940x3wj7519wolqxs

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/2 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-23538? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-23538? +

CVE-2024-23538 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23538? +

CVE-2024-23538 affects products from apache, specifically: fineract. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-23538? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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