CVE-2026-41183 FreeScout allows non-folder conversation queries to disclose assigned-only hidden conversations
Attackers can view hidden assigned-only conversations via global search or AJAX filters, exposing sensitive support data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-41183?
CVE-2026-41183 is a medium-severity vulnerability in freescout-help-desk freescout, published on 21 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.215, the assigned-only restriction is applied to direct conversation view and folder queries, but not to non-folder query builders. Global search and the AJAX filter path still reveal conversations that should be hidden. Version 1.8.215 fixes the vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-41183?
How do I fix CVE-2026-41183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-41183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-41183 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-41183 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rh8-9rgv-g35r.