CVE-2025-54875: FreshRSS: Unauthorized creation of admin user when registration is enabled

Published Sep 29, 2025
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Updated

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.16.0 and above through 1.26.3, an unprivileged attacker can create a new admin user when registration is enabled through the use of a hidden field used only in the user management admin page, newuserisadmin. This is fixed in version 1.27.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
FreshRSS FreshRSS>=1.16.0<1.26.3
FreshRSS FreshRSS>=1.16.0<1.27.0

Event History

Sep 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54875?

CVE-2025-54875 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow unprivileged attackers to create new admin users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54875?

To address CVE-2025-54875, upgrade FreshRSS to version 1.27.0 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

Which versions of FreshRSS are affected by CVE-2025-54875?

FreshRSS versions 1.16.0 through 1.26.3 are affected by CVE-2025-54875.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-54875 have on FreshRSS users?

CVE-2025-54875 allows attackers to gain admin access, posing significant security risks to user data and system integrity.

5

Is registration enabled in FreshRSS a requirement for CVE-2025-54875?

Yes, for CVE-2025-54875 to be exploited, registration must be enabled in FreshRSS.

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