Vulnerability Description
Pixelfed before 0.12.5 allows anyone to follow private accounts and see private posts on other Fediverse servers. This affects users elsewhere in the Fediverse, if they otherwise have any followers from a Pixelfed instance.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://fokus.cool/2025/03/25/pixelfed-vulnerability.html
- https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/releases/tag/v0.12.5
- https://mastodon.social/@pixelfed/114215925957179498
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43474425
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-30741?
CVE-2025-30741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Pixelfed before 0.12.5 allows anyone to follow private accounts and see private posts on other Fediverse servers. This affects users elsewhere in the Fediverse, if they otherwise have any followers fr...
How severe is CVE-2025-30741?
CVE-2025-30741 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-30741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.