Vulnerability Description
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.179, there is no check to ensure that the user is disabling notifications for the mailbox to which they already have access. Moreover, the code explicitly implements functionality that if the user does not have access to the mailbox, then after disabling (enabling) notifications for this mailbox, the user will gain access to it. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.179.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freescout | Freescout | < 1.8.179 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/01c91d2086ddd56778698e55Patch
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-f62r-8ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-f62r-8ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48472?
CVE-2025-48472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.179, there is no check to ensure that the user is disabling notifications for the mailbox to which they already have ...
How severe is CVE-2025-48472?
CVE-2025-48472 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freescout Freescout.