CVE-2025-48471

Name: CVE-2025-48471
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-29T16:15:40.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48471 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS 4.0

7/10

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 Probability

0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freescout	Freescout	< 1.8.179

References

https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/e136660e8dbc220454b8d3f646dd1b144e49e9edPatch
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-h2f3-932h-v38jExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-h2f3-932h-v38jExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48471?

How severe is CVE-2025-48471?

CVE-2025-48471 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48471?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST