Apache Fineract Authorization Bypass Vulnerability Allowing IDOR

Vulnerability

An authorization bypass vulnerability allowing insecure direct object references (IDOR) has been identified in Apache Fineract versions prior to 1.11.0. This vulnerability arises from user-controlled keys that can bypass authorization checks, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of resources through the self-service API.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of resources by bypassing authorization controls, allowing users to manipulate data or actions they should not have access to.

Remediation

Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Fineract version 1.12.1 or later. The latest release is version 1.13.0.

Added: Dec 12, 2025, 10:19 AM
Updated: Dec 12, 2025, 3:31 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
1.9
impact
5.0
exploitability
6.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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