CVE-2026-53594 Details
Description
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. FreeScout's `Manage -> Logs -> App Logs` feature uses the bundled `rap2hpoutre/laravel-log-viewer` override to decrypt a user-supplied file identifier and then pass the resolved path to Laravel's download response. Prior to version 1.8.224, the path resolution logic accepts any existing absolute path before applying the intended `storage/logs` restriction. As a result, an attacker who can access the App Logs route and forge a valid Laravel-encrypted `dl` parameter can download arbitrary server-local files readable by the PHP process, not just log files. Version 1.8.224 contains a fix.
A vulnerability in FreeScout's 'Manage -> Logs -> App Logs' feature allows for arbitrary file read. The issue arises because the path resolution logic accepts any existing absolute path before applying the intended 'storage/logs' restriction. This flaw enables an authenticated administrator to forge a valid Laravel-encrypted 'dl' parameter and download any server-local files readable by the PHP process, not just log files. The vulnerability affects FreeScout versions prior to 1.8.224.
Users are advised to update FreeScout to version 1.8.224 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-858x-8f77-9vc5 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-858x-8f77-9vc5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| FreeScout | < 1.8.224 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |