CVE-2025-57800: Audiobookshelf vulnerable to OIDC token exfiltration and account takeover

Published Aug 22, 2025
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Updated

Audiobookshelf is an open-source self-hosted audiobook server. In versions 2.6.0 through 2.26.3, the application does not properly restrict redirect callback URLs during OIDC authentication. An attacker can craft a login link that causes Audiobookshelf to store an arbitrary callback in a cookie, which is later used to redirect the user after authentication. The server then issues a 302 redirect to the attacker-controlled URL, appending sensitive OIDC tokens as query parameters. This allows an attacker to obtain the victim's tokens and perform full account takeover, including creating persistent admin users if the victim is an administrator. Tokens are further leaked via browser history, Referer headers, and server logs. This vulnerability impacts all Audiobookshelf deployments using OIDC; no IdP misconfiguration is required. The issue is fixed in version 2.28.0. No known workarounds exist.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Audiobookshelf Audiobookshelf>=2.6.0<=2.26.3
Audiobookshelf Audiobookshelf>=2.6.0<2.28.0

Event History

Aug 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-57800?

CVE-2025-57800 has a medium severity rating due to improper URL redirection vulnerabilities in Audiobookshelf.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-57800?

To fix CVE-2025-57800, upgrade to Audiobookshelf version 2.26.4 or later, which addresses the improper restriction of redirect callback URLs.

3

What versions of Audiobookshelf are affected by CVE-2025-57800?

CVE-2025-57800 affects Audiobookshelf versions from 2.6.0 to 2.26.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-57800?

The impact of CVE-2025-57800 allows attackers to craft malicious login links that could lead to arbitrary callback URL storage.

5

Is CVE-2025-57800 a risk for self-hosted instances of Audiobookshelf?

Yes, CVE-2025-57800 poses a risk for self-hosted instances of Audiobookshelf that are running vulnerable versions.

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