Is CVE-2024-23539 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-23539 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-23539 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-23539 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-23539?

CVE-2024-23539 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-23539

CWE-89Published: March 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is an SQL injection flaw in Apache Fineract that allows unauthorized database manipulation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it permits full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to its network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to Apache Fineract version 1.8.5 or 1.9.0 to remediate this issue.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-23539 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.