Which versions of Freescout are affected by CVE-2025-48471?

Organizations using FreeScout face moderate risk from CVE-2025-48471, a unrestricted file upload vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-48471?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-48471. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.9%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-48471?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls and restrict upload directories.

Freescout CVE-2025-48471

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-48471?

CVE-2025-48471 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.9%.

HIGH

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

2025-05-29 security-advisories@github.com

Apache RCE File Upload Freescout

7.0

CVSS 4.0 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:44 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:44 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Jun 10, 2025 - 15:13 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 29, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

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.

AnalysisAI

FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434), which allows attackers to upload malicious files that can be executed on the server. 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. Affected products include: Freescout. Version information: version 1.8.179.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate file types server-side, store uploads outside webroot, use random filenames, scan for malware.