CVE-2026-41193 (GCVE-0-2026-41193)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-21 17:15 – Updated: 2026-04-21 20:36
VLAI?
Title
FreeScout has Zip Slip path traversal in module installation that allows arbitrary file write leading to RCE
Summary
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.
Severity ?
9.1 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Assigner
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Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
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| freescout-help-desk | freescout |
Affected:
< 1.8.215
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Nomenclature
- Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
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- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
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