CVE-2025-48388: FreeScout Has Insufficient Protection Against CRLF-injection
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.178, the application performs insufficient validation of user-supplied data, which is used as arguments to string formatting functions. As a result, an attacker can pass a string containing special symbols (\r, \n, \t)to the application. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.178.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-48388?
CVE-2025-48388 has a medium severity level due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48388?
To fix CVE-2025-48388, update FreeScout to version 1.8.178 or later.
What causes CVE-2025-48388?
CVE-2025-48388 is caused by the application's failure to properly validate user input before using it in string formatting functions.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-48388?
Users of FreeScout versions prior to 1.8.178 are affected by CVE-2025-48388.
Can exploiting CVE-2025-48388 lead to further vulnerabilities?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2025-48388 can potentially lead to code injection or other malicious activities.