Improper input validation in Esapi Esapi-java-legacy
CVE-2025-5878
A vulnerability was found in ESAPI esapi-java-legacy and classified as problematic. This issue affects the interface Encoder.encodeForSQL of the SQL Injection Defense. An attack leads to an improper neutralization of special elements. The…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.006 (70.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Esapi Esapi-java-legacy — versions 2.0-rc10, 2.0-rc11, 2.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- VDB-314321 | ESAPI esapi-java-legacy SQL Injection Defense Encoder.encodeForSQL special element (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- VDB-314321 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) (signature, permissions-required)
- Submit #590149 | ESAPI esapi-java-legacy 2.6.2.0 SQL injection filtering bypass1 (third-party-advisory)
- Submit #590150 | ESAPI esapi-java-legacy 2.6.2.0 SQL injection filtering bypass2 (Duplicate) (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (related)
- cna@vuldb.com (related)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (patch)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-5878?
- CVE-2025-5878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Esapi Esapi-java-legacy, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-06-29.
- How severe is CVE-2025-5878?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-5878 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.