CVE-2025-58173
Freshrss path traversal
- Published15 Dec 2025
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 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/79604aa4b3051f083d1734bd9e82c6a89d785c5a#diff-49280171b6e7964e21a0270427e56eacb47b8ac562593a01ad4bc74b49f840c7R135
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/dbbae15a8458679db0f4540dacdbdcff9c02ec8c#diff-63f610c36d0f2555c1787f6d0804f46f4df6e0f918dfe03408309039abf6efebL85-L88
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/ee175dd6169a016fc898fac62d046e22c205dec0#diff-6ebff7743ede829cf5a7f0e4566b42023a2d4779cc8d7e96fefec116f2292174R190-R194
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7878
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7971
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7979
References
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/79604aa4b3051f083d1734bd9e82c6a89d785c5a#diff-49280171b6e7964e21a0270427e56eacb47b8ac562593a01ad4bc74b49f840c7R135
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/dbbae15a8458679db0f4540dacdbdcff9c02ec8c#diff-63f610c36d0f2555c1787f6d0804f46f4df6e0f918dfe03408309039abf6efebL85-L88
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/ee175dd6169a016fc898fac62d046e22c205dec0#diff-6ebff7743ede829cf5a7f0e4566b42023a2d4779cc8d7e96fefec116f2292174R190-R194
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7878
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7971
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7979
- https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-6c8h-w3j5-j293
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-58173 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-58173 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.70%.
How severe is CVE-2025-58173?
CVE-2025-58173 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-58173?
Affected products include Freshrss.
How do I fix CVE-2025-58173?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Freshrss 1.27.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.