CVE-2023-22493: RSSHub is an open source RSS feed generator. RSSHub is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This vulnerability allows an attacker...

Description

RSSHub is an open source RSS feed generator. RSSHub is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send arbitrary HTTP requests from the server to other servers or resources on the network. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the affected routes with a malicious URL. An attacker could also use this vulnerability to send requests to internal or any other servers or resources on the network, potentially gain access to sensitive information that would not normally be accessible and amplifying the impact of the attack. The patch for this issue can be found in commit a66cbcf.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rsshub	Rsshub	< 2023-01-10

References

https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/commit/a66cbcf6eebc700bf97ab097f404f16ab415506aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/pull/11588Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/security/advisories/GHSA-64wp-jh9p-5cg2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/commit/a66cbcf6eebc700bf97ab097f404f16ab415506aPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/pull/11588Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/DIYgod/RSSHub/security/advisories/GHSA-64wp-jh9p-5cg2Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22493?

RSSHub is an open source RSS feed generator. RSSHub is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. This vulnerability allows an attacker to send arbitrary HTTP requests from the server to other servers or resources on the network. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a request to the affected routes with a malicious URL. An attacker could also use this vulnerability to send requests to internal or any other servers or resources on the network, potentially gain access to sensitive information that would not normally be accessible and amplifying the impact of the attack. The patch for this issue can be found in commit a66cbcf.

How severe is CVE-2023-22493?

CVE-2023-22493 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22493?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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