CVE-2025-30217
📋 TL;DR
This SQL injection vulnerability in Frappe Framework allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries through the application. It affects all Frappe Framework deployments prior to versions 14.93.2 and 15.55.0, potentially exposing sensitive database information.
💻 Affected Systems
- Frappe Framework
📦 What is this software?
Frappe by Frappe
Frappe by Frappe
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete database compromise including exfiltration of sensitive data, authentication bypass, or data manipulation/deletion
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the database
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions in place
🎯 Exploit Status
SQL injection typically requires some level of application access but can be exploited through various input vectors
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 14.93.2 or 15.55.0
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/security/advisories/GHSA-6phg-4wmq-h5h3
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Identify your Frappe version (v14 or v15). 2. Update to 14.93.2 if on v14 or 15.55.0 if on v15. 3. Run 'bench update' command. 4. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
No workarounds available
allThe vendor advisory states no known workarounds exist
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict input validation and parameterized queries in custom code
- Restrict database user permissions to minimum required access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Frappe version using 'bench version' command and compare against vulnerable versionsCheck Version:
bench versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 14.93.2 or higher (v14) or 15.55.0 or higher (v15) using 'bench version'📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual SQL query patterns in application logs
- Multiple failed SQL syntax attempts
- Unexpected database access from application user
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database connection patterns from application servers
- Large data transfers from database to unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
source="frappe_logs" AND (message="*SQL*error*" OR message="*syntax*error*")