CVE-2025-61586: freshrss Path Traversal

Description

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Versions 1.26.3 and below are vulnerable to directory enumeration by setting path in theme field, allowing attackers to gain additional information about the server by checking if certain directories exist. This issue is fixed in version 1.27.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
freshrss	freshrss	< 1.27.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/commit/6549932d59aef3b72a9da29294af0f30ffb77af5 https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/pull/7722

Exploits

https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-w35p-p867-qr4f https://github.com/FreshRSS/FreshRSS/security/advisories/GHSA-w35p-p867-qr4f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61586? +

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Versions 1.26.3 and below are vulnerable to directory enumeration by setting path in theme field, allowing attackers to gain additional information about the server by checking if certain directories exist. This issue is fixed in version 1.27.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-61586? +

CVE-2025-61586 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-61586? +

CVE-2025-61586 affects products from freshrss, specifically: freshrss. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-61586? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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