CVE-2025-59473: SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-59473 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting expressionengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: expressionengine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-26 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

expressionengine expressionengine UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 7.5.14

Fixed in: 7.5.14

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 7.5.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade expressionengine

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison expressionengine sudo apt install expressionengine=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold expressionengine

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list expressionengine sudo dnf downgrade expressionengine-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add expressionengine

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.

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-2025-59473?

expressionengine: upgrade to 7.5.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-59473 being exploited?

CVE-2025-59473 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-2025-59473 affect?

CVE-2025-59473 affects expressionengine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

How urgent is CVE-2025-59473?

Priority 31/100. High severity

References

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