Vulnerability Description
FrontAccounting before 2.4.20 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the get_gl_transactions() function where the filter_type parameter is concatenated directly into a SQL IN() clause without parameterization. Attackers with SA_GLANALYTIC permission can inject arbitrary SQL by supplying a closing parenthesis followed by malicious conditions to extract sensitive journal entry data through boolean-based blind SQL injection with reliable response size differentials.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FrontAccountingERP/FA/commit/647a18196caad27f96ea852e993c9e30
- https://jivasecurity.com/writeups/frontaccounting-sqli-journal-entries-report-cv
- https://sourceforge.net/p/frontaccounting/news/2026/04/release-2420/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frontaccounting-sql-injection-via-get-gl-tr
- https://jivasecurity.com/writeups/frontaccounting-sqli-journal-entries-report-cv
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-40524?
CVE-2026-40524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). FrontAccounting before 2.4.20 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the get_gl_transactions() function where the filter_type parameter is concatenated directly into a SQL IN() clause without param...
How severe is CVE-2026-40524?
CVE-2026-40524 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40524?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.