Vulnerability Description
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.211, host header manipulation in FreeScout version (http://localhost:8080/system/status) allows an attacker to inject an arbitrary domain into generated absolute URLs. This leads to External Resource Loading and Open Redirect behavior. When the application constructs links and assets using the unvalidated Host header, user requests can be redirected to attacker-controlled domains and external resources may be loaded from malicious servers. This issue has been patched in version 1.8.211.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freescout | Freescout | < 1.8.211 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/commit/889d75c8e3c15e6a7ddb6a4dPatch
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/releases/tag/1.8.211Release Notes
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-822g-7ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-822g-7ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-34442?
CVE-2026-34442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.211, host header manipulation in FreeScout version (http://localhost:8080/system/status) allows ...
How severe is CVE-2026-34442?
CVE-2026-34442 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-34442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freescout Freescout.