CVE-2026-41193

Name: CVE-2026-41193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-21T18:16:53.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-41193 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, FreeScout's module installation feature extracts ZIP archives without validating file paths, allowing an authenticated admin to write files arbitrarily on the server filesystem via a specially crafted ZIP. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, FreeScout's module installation feature extracts ZIP archives without validating file paths, allowing an authenticated admin to write files arbitrarily on the server filesystem via a specially crafted ZIP. Version 1.8.215 fixes the vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41193?

How severe is CVE-2026-41193?

CVE-2026-41193 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41193?

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Source: NVD / NIST