CVE-2025-52717
CWE-89Published: June 27, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
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.
Risk Analysis
LifterLMS contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate database queries. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk of full system compromise.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database.
Administrators must update LifterLMS to a version later than 8.0.6 to mitigate this risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-52717 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-52717 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts