What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59473?

CVE-2025-59473 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Expressionengine are affected by CVE-2025-59473?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in the admin authentication structure, allowing authenticated administrators to potentially compromise the database integrity and confidentiality.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-59473?

Within 24 hours: Audit admin account activity logs for suspicious queries and restrict admin access to essential personnel only. Within 7 days: Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block SQL injection patterns, and consider disabling non-critical admin features if feasible. Within 30 days: Engage with the vendor for patch availability status, conduct a comprehensive security assessment of all admin-level access points, and develop a remediation timeline with vendor collaboration.

Expressionengine CVE-2025-59473

HIGH

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2026-01-26 support@hackerone.com

SQLi Expressionengine

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 26, 2026 - 22:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

AnalysisAI

SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). Affects Expressionengine. SQL Injection vulnerability in the Structure for Admin authenticated user

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Use parameterized queries. Implement input validation. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.