CVE-2025-59950

CVE-2025-59950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Freshrss with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1021.

Key facts

Description

FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.26.3 and below, due to a bypass of double clickjacking protection (confirmation dialog), it is possible to trick the admin into clicking the Promote button in another user's management page after the admin double clicks on a button inside an attacker-controlled website. A successful attack can allow the attacker to promote themselves to "admin" and log into other users' accounts; the attacker has to know the specific instance URL they're targeting. This issue is fixed in version 1.27.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-59950?
FreshRSS is a free, self-hostable RSS aggregator. In versions 1.26.3 and below, due to a bypass of double clickjacking protection (confirmation dialog), it is possible to trick the admin into clicking the Promote button in another user's management page after the admin double clicks on a button inside an attacker-controlled website. A successful attack can allow the attacker to promote themselves to "admin" and log into other users' accounts; the attacker has to know the specific instance URL they're targeting. This issue is fixed in version 1.27.0.
How severe is CVE-2025-59950?
CVE-2025-59950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-59950 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59950?
CVE-2025-59950 affects Freshrss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59950?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-59950 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-59950 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31662.
When was CVE-2025-59950 published?
CVE-2025-59950 was published on 2025-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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