CVE-2025-59473 SQL injection in ExpressionEngine

Medium 6.0 Published 26 Jan 2026 Updated 27 Jan 2026

Authenticated administrators can exploit SQL injection in the Structure module to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-59473?

CVE-2025-59473 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in ExpressionEngine, published on 26 Jan 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-59473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Expressionengine Expressionengine.

How do I fix CVE-2025-59473?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-59473 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-2025-59473 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-59473 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwfj-m7v6-748m.