CVE-2026-41193
FreeScout has Zip Slip path traversal in module installation that allows arbitrary file write leading to RCE
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.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 21, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41193
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update FreeScout to version 1.8.215.
- Verify that the update is successfully applied.
- Review module installation security settings.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/14f17a5cd22d217103a72b431b47b1f06996227b Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/releases/tag/1.8.215 Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-r85m-5mc9-cc9w