CVE-2022-23497: Insecure file access in FreshRSS
FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. User configuration files can be accessed by a remote user. In addition to user preferences, such configurations contain hashed passwords (brypt with cost 9, salted) of FreshRSS Web interface. If the API is used, the configuration might contain a hashed password (brypt with cost 9, salted) of the GReader API, and a hashed password (MD5 salted) of the Fever API. Users should update to version 1.20.2 or edge. Users unable to upgrade can apply the patch manually or delete the file ./FreshRSS/p/ext.php.
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What is CVE-2022-23497?
CVE-2022-23497 is a vulnerability in FreshRSS, a self-hostable RSS aggregator, which allows a remote user to access user configuration files containing hashed passwords.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23497?
The severity of CVE-2022-23497 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can a remote user access user configuration files in FreshRSS?
A remote user can access user configuration files in FreshRSS by exploiting the vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-23497.
Which version of FreshRSS is affected by CVE-2022-23497?
FreshRSS versions between 1.18.0 and 1.20.2 are affected by CVE-2022-23497.
How can CVE-2022-23497 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2022-23497, it is recommended to update FreshRSS to version 1.20.2 or apply the necessary patches provided by the FreshRSS team.