CVE-2018-1290 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1290 affecting Apache Fineract versions 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, and 0.4.0-incubating. Understand the SQL injection risk and how to prevent it.
Apache Fineract versions 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, and 0.4.0-incubating are affected by a SQL injection vulnerability due to the misuse of single quotation escape with two consecutive SQL parameters.
Understanding CVE-2018-1290
This CVE involves a risk of SQL injection in Apache Fineract versions 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, and 0.4.0-incubating.
What is CVE-2018-1290?
This vulnerability arises from using a single quotation escape with two continuous SQL parameters, potentially leading to SQL injection attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1290
- Risk of SQL injection in Apache Fineract versions 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, and 0.4.0-incubating
- Exploitable in methods like retrieveAuditEntries and retrieveCommands
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1290
Apache Fineract versions 1.0.0, 0.6.0-incubating, 0.5.0-incubating, and 0.4.0-incubating are susceptible to SQL injection due to improper handling of single quotation escape sequences.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform SQL injection attacks by manipulating SQL parameters with single quotation escape sequences.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Apache Fineract 1.0.0
- Apache Fineract 0.6.0-incubating
- Apache Fineract 0.5.0-incubating
- Apache Fineract 0.4.0-incubating
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by using a single quotation escape with two consecutive SQL parameters in specific methods within the affected versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-1290, follow these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply patches provided by Apache Software Foundation
- Monitor and restrict user inputs to prevent SQL injection
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update Apache Fineract to the latest secure versions
- Conduct security audits and code reviews to identify and fix vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from Apache Software Foundation
- Implement timely patches to mitigate the risk of SQL injection vulnerabilities