CVE-2026-45295
FreeScout Vulnerable to Unauthenticated Thread Read-Status Manipulation and Conversation Enumeration via Open Tracking Endpoint
Description
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.219, the open tracking endpoint `GET /thread/read/{conversation_id}/{thread_id}` allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid conversation and thread IDs, and modify thread state (`opened_at` timestamp) without any authentication. Version 1.8.219 patches the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
July 20, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 20, 2026, 10:17 p.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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update FreeScout to version 1.8.219 or later.
- Verify that authentication checks are enforced.
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-2026-45295.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-qjr9-6v9q-3r72 | |
| https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-qjr9-6v9q-3r72 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-qjr9-6v9q-3r72 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-45295', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-20T21:42:03.860122Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'freescout-help-desk', 'product': 'freescout', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.8.219'}]}] Added Description FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.219, the open tracking endpoint `GET /thread/read/{conversation_id}/{thread_id}` allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid conversation and thread IDs, and modify thread state (`opened_at` timestamp) without any authentication. Version 1.8.219 patches the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-639 Added CWE CWE-862 Added Reference https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-qjr9-6v9q-3r72