What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-54593?

CVE-2025-54593 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Freshrss are affected by CVE-2025-54593?

Organizations using FreshRSS face moderate risk from CVE-2025-54593, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 7.2.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-54593?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-54593. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-54593?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Freshrss CVE-2025-54593

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2025-08-01 security-advisories@github.com

RCE Code Injection Freshrss

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:04 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:04 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Aug 25, 2025 - 17:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 01, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

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.

AnalysisAI

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. 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. Affected products include: Freshrss. Version information: version 1.26.2..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.