Vulnerability Description
FreshRSS is a self-hosted RSS feed aggregator. In versions 1.23.0 through 1.27.0, using a path traversal inside the `language` user configuration parameter, it's possible to call `install.php` and perform various administrative actions as an unprivileged user. These actions include logging in as the admin, creating a new admin user, or set the database to an attacker-controlled MySQL server and abuse it to execute code in FreshRSS by setting malicious feed `curl_params` inside the `feed` table. Version 1.27.1 fixes the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freshrss | Freshrss | >= 1.23.0, < 1.27.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/79604aa4b3051f083d1734bd9e82c6a89d78Patch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/dbbae15a8458679db0f4540dacdbdcff9c02Patch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/ee175dd6169a016fc898fac62d046e22c205Patch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7878Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7971Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7979Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-6c8h-w3j5-j293ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-6c8h-w3j5-j293ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-58173?
CVE-2025-58173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). FreshRSS is a self-hosted RSS feed aggregator. In versions 1.23.0 through 1.27.0, using a path traversal inside the `language` user configuration parameter, it's possible to call `install.php` and per...
How severe is CVE-2025-58173?
CVE-2025-58173 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-58173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freshrss Freshrss.