CVE-2025-52895 in Frappe
Summary
by MITRE • 06/30/2025
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Prior to versions 14.94.3 and 15.58.0, SQL injection could be achieved via a specially crafted request, which could allow malicious person to gain access to sensitive information. This issue has been patched in versions 14.94.3 and 15.58.0. There are no workarounds for this issue other than upgrading.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/01/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-52895 affects Frappe, a comprehensive full-stack web application framework widely used for building business applications. This security flaw represents a critical SQL injection vulnerability that exists in versions prior to 14.94.3 and 15.58.0, creating a significant risk for organizations relying on this framework for their web applications. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the framework's query processing components, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through specially crafted HTTP requests.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious requests that bypass the framework's built-in protections against SQL injection attacks. This flaw specifically targets the database query execution layer where user input is directly incorporated into SQL statements without proper parameterization or escaping. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection as a persistent and dangerous flaw in web applications where untrusted data is concatenated into SQL commands. Attackers can leverage this weakness to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information including user credentials, personal data, financial records, and business-critical information stored within the application's database.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to escalate privileges, modify or delete database records, and potentially establish persistent access to the application infrastructure. Organizations using affected Frappe versions face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses. The vulnerability's severity is compounded by the fact that there are no viable workarounds available, making immediate patching essential for all affected systems. This situation places organizations in a critical position where they must balance the operational impact of upgrading against the immediate security risk posed by the vulnerability.
The remediation strategy for CVE-2025-52895 requires immediate deployment of the patched versions 14.94.3 and 15.58.0 across all affected Frappe installations. Security teams should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all systems running vulnerable versions and implement a coordinated upgrade process. Organizations should also review their incident response procedures to prepare for potential exploitation attempts and monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's presence in the framework's core database interaction components means that any application built on the affected versions is at risk, regardless of the specific application logic implemented by developers. This makes the upgrade process particularly critical for organizations maintaining multiple applications built on the Frappe framework. The patch addresses the root cause by implementing proper input validation and parameterized query execution, aligning with industry best practices for preventing SQL injection attacks as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST guidelines for secure coding practices.