CVE-2025-58439
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an error-based SQL injection vulnerability in ERPNext, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Attackers can exploit unvalidated parameters in certain endpoints to extract database information like version details. Organizations running affected ERPNext versions are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- ERPNext
📦 What is this software?
Erpnext by Frappe
Erpnext by Frappe
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full database compromise leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or complete system takeover if combined with other vulnerabilities.
Likely Case
Information disclosure including database version, potentially enabling further targeted attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited to no impact with proper input validation and database permissions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Error-based SQL injection typically requires some trial and error but is well-understood by attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 14.89.2 or 15.76.0
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/security/advisories/GHSA-fvjw-5w9q-6v39
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup your ERPNext instance and database. 2. Update to version 14.89.2 (for v14) or 15.76.0 (for v15). 3. Restart the application server. 4. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Input Validation WAF Rules
allImplement web application firewall rules to block SQL injection patterns.
Database Permission Reduction
allLimit database user permissions to minimum required operations.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from internet access
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor database queries
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check ERPNext version via admin panel or by examining the installed package version.Check Version:
bench versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 14.89.2 or higher for v14, or 15.76.0 or higher for v15.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual database error messages in application logs
- Multiple parameter manipulation attempts
Network Indicators:
- SQL syntax in HTTP parameters
- Repeated requests to vulnerable endpoints
SIEM Query:
search 'sql' OR 'select' OR 'union' in web server logs with status 500