Auth bypass in Freescout-help-desk Freescout
CVE-2026-41192
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, the reply and draft flows trust client-supplied encrypted attachment IDs. Any IDs present in `attachments_all[]` but omitted from retained lists are de…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.000 (13.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
- Freescout-help-desk Freescout — versions < 1.8.215
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-cv36-2j23-x6g3 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/5f182818e2391f8e711fec6ae6648ac0b367bef5 (x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/releases/tag/1.8.215 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41192?
- CVE-2026-41192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freescout-help-desk Freescout, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-04-21.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41192?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.