CVE-2025-52717: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in chrisbad

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-52717?

lifterlms: upgrade to 8.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-52717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52717 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-2025-52717 affect?

CVE-2025-52717 affects lifterlms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in chrisbadgett LifterLMS lifterlms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LifterLMS: from n/a through <= 8.0.6.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-52717?

Priority 45/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-52717 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting lifterlms. 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 chrisbadgett LifterLMS lifterlms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LifterLMS: from n/a through <= 8.0.6.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: lifterlms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-27 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lifterlms lifterlms UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.0.7

Fixed in: 8.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lifterlms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lifterlms

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-2025-52717?

lifterlms: upgrade to 8.0.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-52717 being exploited?

CVE-2025-52717 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-2025-52717 affect?

CVE-2025-52717 affects lifterlms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.3). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in chrisbadgett LifterLMS lifterlms allows SQL Injection.This issue affects LifterLMS: from n/a through <= 8.0.6.

How urgent is CVE-2025-52717?

Priority 45/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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