CVE-2025-25206: elabftw SQL Injection — Fix

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
elabftw	elabftw	< 5.1.15

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-qffc-rfjh-77gg

Other References

https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/releases/tag/5.1.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25206? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-25206? +

CVE-2025-25206 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-25206? +

CVE-2025-25206 affects products from elabftw, specifically: elabftw. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-25206? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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