CVE-2025-22693: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-22693?

contest gallery: upgrade to 25.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-22693 being exploited?

CVE-2025-22693 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-22693 affect?

CVE-2025-22693 affects contest gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2025-22693 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting contest gallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 25.1.0.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: contest-gallery

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-03 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contest-gallery contest gallery UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.1.2

Fixed in: 25.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contest-gallery || rpm -q contest-gallery || contest-gallery --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contest-gallery

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contest-gallery

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-22693?

contest gallery: upgrade to 25.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-22693 being exploited?

CVE-2025-22693 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-2025-22693 affect?

CVE-2025-22693 affects contest gallery. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from

How urgent is CVE-2025-22693?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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