CVE-2025-48484: FreeScout Vulnerable to Stored XSS

Published May 30, 2025
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Updated

FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.178, the application is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to incorrect input validation and sanitization of user-input data in the conversation POST data body. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.178.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Freescout freescout<1.8.178
Freescout freescout<1.8.178

Event History

May 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48484?

CVE-2025-48484 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48484?

To fix CVE-2025-48484, upgrade FreeScout to version 1.8.178 or later to ensure proper input validation and sanitization.

3

What versions of FreeScout are affected by CVE-2025-48484?

FreeScout versions prior to 1.8.178 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-48484.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48484?

CVE-2025-48484 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that arises from inadequate input validation.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-48484?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-48484 include the execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's session.

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