Vulnerability Description
FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Prior 1.28.0, a bug in the auth logic related to master authentication tokens, this restriction is bypassed. Usually only the default user's feed should be viewable if anonymous viewing is enabled, and feeds of other users should be private. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.28.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freshrss | Freshrss | < 1.28.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/60cf5ea297a17db861e73cd65d7b7862bd6bPatch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/8165Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/releases/tag/1.28.0ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-w743-fg6g-mhwhExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-62166?
CVE-2025-62166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Prior 1.28.0, a bug in the auth logic related to master authentication tokens, this restriction is bypassed. Usually only the default user's feed shou...
How severe is CVE-2025-62166?
CVE-2025-62166 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-62166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freshrss Freshrss.