CVE-2025-53122 SQLi in OpenNMS Horizon and Meridian
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in OpenNMS Horizon and Meridian, potentially reading or modifying data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-53122?
CVE-2025-53122 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in The OpenNMS Group Horizon, published on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in OpenNMS Horizon and Meridian applications allows SQL Injection.
Users should upgrade to Meridian 2024.2.6 or newer, or Horizon 33.16 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-53122?
How do I fix CVE-2025-53122?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-53122 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-2025-53122 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-53122 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gf77-whxf-fmrr.