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CVE-2018-3884: An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6.

An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections resulting in data compromise. The sort_by and start parameter can be used to perform an SQL injection attack. An attacker can use a browser to trigger these vulnerabilities, and no special tools are required.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

ERPNext v10.1.6 has an authenticated SQL injection issue. A logged-in user could send crafted web requests that manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or changing data. The sources do not show active exploitation or name a specific fixed version.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority legacy application risk. Prioritize remediation if ERPNext v10.1.6 is still used for sensitive business data or reachable by many authenticated users.

Technical view

CVE-2018-3884 affects the authenticated area of ERPNext v10.1.6. The reported injection points are the sort_by and start parameters. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4, reflecting network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where ERPNext v10.1.6 remains deployed and reachable by authenticated users. Risk depends on account access controls, internet exposure, and whether untrusted or low-privilege users can log in.

Exploitation context

The source states a browser is enough and no special tools are required. Exploitation requires authentication. There is no KEV listing and no supplied source evidence of active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Available evidence identifies authenticated SQL injection in ERPNext v10.1.6 and names sort_by and start as affected parameters. The bundle does not provide patch details, exploit telemetry, CWE mapping, or broader affected-version ranges.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory ERPNext deployments and identify any v10.1.6 instances.
  • Check ERPNext or Frappe vendor guidance for fixed versions or official mitigation.
  • Restrict login access to trusted users while remediation is pending.
  • Review roles and remove unnecessary low-privilege accounts.
  • Monitor authenticated ERPNext traffic for suspicious parameter use.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm the running ERPNext version on each deployment.
  • Verify whether affected authenticated routes are reachable by low-privilege users.
  • Review access logs for unusual sort_by or start parameter activity.
  • Check vulnerability management records for CVE-2018-3884 coverage.
  • Document remediation status and any compensating controls.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-3884Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
TalosERPNextERPNext v10.1.6 (master)Listed
Weakness

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