CVE-2025-48486: 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 1.8.180, the cross-site scripiting (XSS) vulnerability is caused by the lack of input validation and sanitization in both \Session::flash and , allowing user input to be executed without proper filtering. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.180.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Freescout freescout<1.8.180
Freescout freescout<1.8.180

Event History

May 30, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48486?

CVE-2025-48486 has been identified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48486?

To fix CVE-2025-48486, upgrade FreeScout to version 1.8.180 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2025-48486?

CVE-2025-48486 is caused by insufficient input validation and sanitization in FreeScout's \Session::flash and __ methods.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-48486?

Individuals or organizations using FreeScout versions prior to 1.8.180 are affected by CVE-2025-48486.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-48486?

The consequences of CVE-2025-48486 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser.

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