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CVE-2025-54593

Freshrss remote code execution

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.81%
  1. Published1 Aug 2025

Description

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.26.1 and below, an authenticated administrator user can execute arbitrary code on the FreshRSS server by modifying the update URL to one they control, and gain code execution after running an update. After successfully executing code, user data including hashed passwords can be exfiltrated, the instance can be defaced when file permissions allow. Malicious code can be inserted into the instance to steal plaintext passwords, among others. This is fixed in version 1.26.2.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Freshrss< 1.26.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-54593 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-54593 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.81%.

How severe is CVE-2025-54593?

CVE-2025-54593 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-54593?

Affected products include Freshrss.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54593?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freshrss 1.26.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.