CVE-2026-45295 Missing authorization in freescout
Unauthenticated attackers can enumerate conversation IDs and modify thread read status in FreeScout help desk software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-45295?
CVE-2026-45295 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in freescout-help-desk freescout, published on 20 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.219, the open tracking endpoint `GET /thread/read/{conversation_id}/{thread_id}` allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate valid conversation and thread IDs, and modify thread state (`opened_at` timestamp) without any authentication. Version 1.8.219 patches the issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45295?
How do I fix CVE-2026-45295?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-45295 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-45295 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-45295 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjr9-6v9q-3r72.