CVE-2026-65874 Apache Software Foundation CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders and administrators of systems using Apache Fineract versions up to and including 1.15.0 should assess exposure and upgrade to version 1.16.1 to fix the issue. This involves reviewing system configurations, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and implementing necessary security measures to prevent exploitation. Additionally, security teams and vulnerability management teams should be aware of the potential risks and take proactive steps to rem

Why it matters

The SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract versions up to and including 1.15.0 allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code, potentially leading to unauthorized data access and modification. Defenders and administrators of systems using these versions should assess exposure and upgrade to version 1.16.1 to fix the issue.

• Potential for unauthorized data access and modification
• Risk of data tampering and corruption
• Need for upgraded input validation and sanitization
• Potential for lateral movement and further exploitation

Technical summary

The Center read endpoint (GET /api/v1/centers) and the datatable entry read endpoints (GET /api/v1/datatables/{datatable}/{apptableId} and GET /api/v1/datatables/{datatable}/{apptableId}/{datatableId}) in Apache Fineract versions up to and including 1.15.0 are vulnerable to time-based blind SQL injection. The existing regex-based input validation can be bypassed, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL code.

Defensive priority

Upgrade to version 1.16.1 to fix the SQL injection vulnerability. Assess exposure for systems using Apache Fineract versions up to and including 1.15.0.

Recommended defensive actions

• Upgrade to Apache Fineract version 1.16.1
• Assess exposure for systems using Apache Fineract versions up to and including 1.15.0
• Review and update input validation and sanitization for ordering parameters
• Confirm whether affected Apache Fineract deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail provide information on the SQL injection vulnerability in Apache Fineract. The issue is caused by the direct concatenation of caller-supplied ordering parameters into the SQL ORDER BY clause.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.