CVE-2024-23539
CVE-2024-23539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Fineract with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21034
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Apache Fineract
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23539?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23539?
- CVE-2024-23539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-23539 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23539?
- CVE-2024-23539 affects Apache Fineract. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23539?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-23539 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23539 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21034.
- When was CVE-2024-23539 published?
- CVE-2024-23539 was published on 2024-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/29/3
- https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/Apache+Fineract+Security+Report
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/g8sv1gnjv716lx2h89jbvjdgtrrjmy7h
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:fineract:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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