CVE-2023-25813: Sequelize is a Node.js ORM tool

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-25813 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting sequelize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sequelize is a Node.js ORM tool. In versions prior to 6.19.1 a SQL injection exploit exists related to replacements. Parameters which are passed through replacements are not properly escaped which can lead to arbitrary SQL injection depending on the specific queries in use. The issue has been fixed in Sequelize 6.19.1. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should not use the `replacements` and the `where` option in the same query.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2023-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: sequelizejs

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sequelizejs sequelize UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.19.1

Fixed in: 6.19.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls sequelize

2. UPGRADE to 6.19.1

npm install sequelize@">=6.19.1"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25813?

sequelize: upgrade to 6.19.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25813 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25813 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25813 affect?

CVE-2023-25813 affects sequelize. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Sequelize is a Node.js ORM tool. In versions prior to 6.19.1 a SQL injection exploit exists related to replacements. Parameters which are passed through replacements are not properly escaped which can lead to arbitrary SQL injection dependi

How urgent is CVE-2023-25813?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

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References

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