CVE-2024-32838: fineract SQL Injection — Fix

Description

SQL Injection vulnerability in various API endpoints - offices, dashboards, etc. Apache Fineract versions 1.9 and before have a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious data into some of the REST API endpoints' query parameter. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.1, which fixes this issue. A SQL Validator has been implemented which allows us to configure a series of tests and checks against our SQL queries that will allow us to validate and protect against nearly all potential SQL injection attacks.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	fineract	1.4.0 — 1.10.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/7l88h17pn9nf8zpx5bbojk7ko5oxo1dy

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/12/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32838? +

SQL Injection vulnerability in various API endpoints - offices, dashboards, etc. Apache Fineract versions 1.9 and before have a vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious data into some of the REST API endpoints' query parameter. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.1, which fixes this issue. A SQL Validator has been implemented which allows us to configure a series of tests and checks against our SQL queries that will allow us to validate and protect against nearly all potential SQL injection attacks. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-32838? +

CVE-2024-32838 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32838? +

CVE-2024-32838 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-2024-32838? +

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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