CVE-2025-48471
FreeScout Vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
poc
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- Last Modified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2025-48471?
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.
Is CVE-2025-48471 actively exploited?
A proof-of-concept exploit exists for CVE-2025-48471, but active exploitation has not been confirmed at this time.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-48471?
CVE-2025-48471 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2025-48471 affecting your environment?
Use isMalicious to check if any of your IPs or domains are associated with this vulnerability's IOCs.
No credit card required · 500 free checks/month · Free API key
Other 2025 vulnerabilities worth triaging
Ranked by exploit probability (EPSS).