Which versions of Freshrss are affected by CVE-2025-61586?

Organizations using FreshRSS should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-61586, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.9. This could allow unauthorized file access.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-61586?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-61586. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-61586?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Review file handling controls.

Freshrss CVE-2025-61586

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-61586?

CVE-2025-61586 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-09-30 security-advisories@github.com

Path Traversal Freshrss

6.9

CVSS 4.0 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

6.9 MEDIUM

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:15 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:15 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Oct 03, 2025 - 15:39 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 30, 2025 - 04:44 nvd

MEDIUM 6.9

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

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.

AnalysisAI

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. 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. Affected products include: Freshrss. Version information: version 1.27.0..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.