CVE-2025-25206
CVE-2025-25206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elabftw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4092
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Elabftw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. Prior to version 5.1.15, an incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information, including login token or other content stored in the database. This could lead to privilege escalation if cookies are enabled (default setting). Users must upgrade to eLabFTW version 5.1.15 to receive a fix. No known workarounds are available.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-25206?
- eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. Prior to version 5.1.15, an incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information, including login token or other content stored in the database. This could lead to privilege escalation if cookies are enabled (default setting). Users must upgrade to eLabFTW version 5.1.15 to receive a fix. No known workarounds are available.
- How severe is CVE-2025-25206?
- CVE-2025-25206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-25206 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-25206?
- CVE-2025-25206 affects Elabftw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-25206?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-25206 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-25206 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4092.
- When was CVE-2025-25206 published?
- CVE-2025-25206 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/releases/tag/5.1.15
- https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-qffc-rfjh-77gg
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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