Apache Fineract: Unter bestimmten Umständen ermöglichte diese Schwachstelle es Benutzern ohne spezifische Berechtigungen, ihre Privilegien auf jede Rolle zu erhöhen.

The Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Fineract allows an attacker to bypass access controls and perform actions they are not authorized to do. This could involve accessing or modifying sensitive financial data, creating or deleting users, or manipulating system configurations. The potential impact is significant, as a successful exploitation could lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. The severity is heightened by the potential for privilege escalation, enabling attackers to gain control over the entire Fineract instance. While no specific real-world exploitation has been publicly reported, the ease of exploitation could make it an attractive target for malicious actors.

Organizations using Apache Fineract for microfinance or financial inclusion initiatives are at risk. This includes financial institutions, NGOs, and other entities deploying Fineract in environments with potentially limited security expertise or outdated configurations. Shared hosting environments running Fineract are also particularly vulnerable.

• apache: Check Fineract version.

curl -I http://your-fineract-instance/api/version | grep version

• apache: Review Fineract access logs for unusual activity or attempts to access privileged functions by non-privileged users.

grep "privilege escalation" /var/log/fineract/access.log

1. 2024-03-29Disclosure

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1. Reserviert2024-01-18
2. Veröffentlicht2024-03-29
3. Geändert2025-02-13
4. EPSS aktualisiert2026-04-02

The primary mitigation for CVE-2024-23537 is to upgrade Apache Fineract to version 1.9.0, which contains the fix. If an immediate upgrade is not feasible, consider implementing temporary workarounds such as restricting access to sensitive functionalities based on user roles and permissions. Regularly review and audit user access rights to identify and rectify any misconfigurations. Implement robust logging and monitoring to detect any suspicious activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to access restricted functionalities with a standard user account; access should be denied.