CVE-2026-45294
FreeScout: User Account Enumeration via Password Reset Response Differentiation
Description
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to 1.8.219, the password reset endpoint returns visually distinct responses depending on whether the submitted email address belongs to an existing user account, allowing unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid helpdesk agent email addresses. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.219.
INFO
Published Date :
May 29, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 22, 2026, 6:10 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FreeScout to version 1.8.219 or later.
- Apply security patches promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-45294.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-jvmv-2qcp-7855 | |
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-jvmv-2qcp-7855 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-45294 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-45294
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-45294 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2026-45294 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Jul. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: freescout de freescout-help-desk, Description: FreeScout es un help desk gratuito y una bandeja de entrada compartida construido con el framework Laravel de PHP. Antes de la 1.8.219, el endpoint de restablecimiento de contraseña devuelve respuestas visualmente distintas dependiendo de si la dirección de correo electrónico enviada pertenece a una cuenta de usuario existente, permitiendo a atacantes no autenticados enumerar direcciones de correo electrónico válidas de agentes de helpdesk. Esta vulnerabilidad está corregida en la 1.8.219. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'freescout-help-desk', 'product': 'freescout', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.8.219'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-45294', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-02T01:55:58.005065Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-jvmv-2qcp-7855 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to 1.8.219, the password reset endpoint returns visually distinct responses depending on whether the submitted email address belongs to an existing user account, allowing unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid helpdesk agent email addresses. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.219. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-203 Added CWE CWE-204 Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-jvmv-2qcp-7855