CVE-2025-48488

Public Exploit
FreeScout Vulnerable to Stored XSS

Description

FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.180, deleting the file .htaccess allows an attacker to upload an HTML file containing malicious JavaScript code to the server, which can result in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.180.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: freescout-help-desk freescout
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-2m76-538h-7hf9 vendor advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48488?
CVE-2025-48488 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48488?
To fix CVE-2025-48488, 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-2025-48488 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-48488 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-2025-48488?
CVE-2025-48488 affects freescout-help-desk freescout.
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