Vulnerability Description
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Apache Fineract's Office Search API (GET /api/v1/offices) in versions up to and including 1.14.0. The orderBy request parameter is concatenated into a SQL query without sufficient validation, allowing an authenticated user with permission to view offices to inject arbitrary SQL via a crafted orderBy value. This is a bypass of the ColumnValidator fix introduced for CVE-2024-32838, which does not detect bare subqueries in the ORDER BY position. This can be leveraged to perform time-based blind SQL injection for data exfiltration. Because the injected query blocks the database connection for its full duration, concurrent exploitation can exhaust the application's database connection pool, resulting in denial of service for other users. Users are recommended to upgrade to a version containing the fix.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Fineract | < 1.15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/apache/fineract/pull/6048Patch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/lb7zwdv7qntzy6z05gzf7m8mxw9cbgsjMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/rj5vwh3z2xcvsf0rqwj8kokpbrxkhq4nMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-57821?
CVE-2026-57821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Apache Fineract's Office Search API (GET /api/v1/offices) in versions up to and including 1.14.0. The orderBy request parameter is concatenated into a SQL query...
How severe is CVE-2026-57821?
CVE-2026-57821 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-2026-57821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Fineract.