CVE-2025-48471 Details
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.
A vulnerability in FreeScout prior to version 1.8.179 allows for arbitrary file uploads with phtml and phar extensions. This issue arises from insufficient validation of uploaded files, enabling remote code execution on servers running Apache. The vulnerability affects versions 1.8.173 and 1.8.174.
Users can update to FreeScout version 1.8.179 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 29, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-h2f3-932h-v38j | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/e136660e8dbc220454b8d3f646dd1b144e49e9ed | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-h2f3-932h-v38j | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-434 | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| freescout freescout | < 1.8.179 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 29, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| May 29, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |