CVE-2025-25206 Incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information

High 8.3 Published 14 Feb 2025 Updated 14 Feb 2025

Authenticated users can exploit input validation flaws to read sensitive database information and potentially escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-25206?

CVE-2025-25206 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in elabftw, published on 14 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. Prior to version 5.1.15, an incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information, including login token or other content stored in the database. This could lead to privilege escalation if cookies are enabled (default setting). Users must upgrade to eLabFTW version 5.1.15 to receive a fix. No known workarounds are available.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25206?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Elabftw Elabftw.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25206?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-25206 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-25206 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25206 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qffc-rfjh-77gg.