CVE-2025-48471

Public Exploit

FreeScout Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

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.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-h2f3-932h-v38j	exploit vendor advisory
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/e136660e8dbc220454b8d3f646dd1b144e49e9ed	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48471?: CVE-2025-48471 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48471?: To fix CVE-2025-48471, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-48471 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2025-48471 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-48471?: CVE-2025-48471 affects freescout-help-desk freescout.

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Description

Category

CWE-434 – Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

Frequently Asked Questions