Vulnerability Description
FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.16.0 and above through 1.26.3, an unprivileged attacker can create a new admin user when registration is enabled through the use of a hidden field used only in the user management admin page, new_user_is_admin. This is fixed in version 1.27.0.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freshrss | Freshrss | >= 1.16.0, < 1.27.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7783Patch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/releases/tag/1.27.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-h625-ghr3-jppqExploitThird Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-h625-ghr3-jppqExploitThird Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54875?
CVE-2025-54875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.16.0 and above through 1.26.3, an unprivileged attacker can create a new admin user when registration is enabled through the use of a hi...
How severe is CVE-2025-54875?
CVE-2025-54875 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freshrss Freshrss.