CVE-2025-50983: SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the sortKey parameter of the GET /api/v1/wanted/cutoff API endpoint in r

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HIGH 8.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-50983 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting readarr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the sortKey parameter of the GET /api/v1/wanted/cutoff API endpoint in readarr 0.4.15.2787. The endpoint fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL commands against the backend SQLite database. Sqlmap confirmed exploitation via stacked queries, demonstrating that the parameter can be abused to run arbitrary SQL statements. A heavy query was executed

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: readarr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-27 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

readarr readarr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4.15.2787

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4.15.2787

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy readarr || rpm -q readarr || readarr --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4.15.2787 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison readarr sudo apt install readarr=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.15.2787> sudo apt-mark hold readarr

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list readarr sudo dnf downgrade readarr-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4.15.2787> sudo dnf versionlock add readarr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-50983?

readarr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-50983 being exploited?

CVE-2025-50983 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-2025-50983 affect?

CVE-2025-50983 affects readarr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the sortKey parameter of the GET /api/v1/wanted/cutoff API endpoint in readarr 0.4.15.2787. The endpoint fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrar

How urgent is CVE-2025-50983?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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