CVE-2025-48471
freescout vulnerability - freescout
Description
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.179, the application does not check or performs insufficient checking of files uploaded to the application. This allows files to be uploaded with the phtml and phar extensions, which can lead to remote code execution if the Apache web server is used. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.179.
Affected Systems
| Vendor | freescout |
| Product | freescout |
| Affected Versions | before 1.8.179 |
| CWE ID | CWE-434 |
Mitigation
Apply the latest security patches from the vendor, restrict network exposure where applicable, and monitor for exploitation attempts.
Fix Instructions
Refer to the vendor advisory and apply the latest security updates. See references for detailed patching instructions.
References
Risk Assessment
CVSS: 9.8/10
| Exploit Available | Unknown |
| Patch Available | Yes |
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