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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.8 High

CVE-2026-40496

FreeScout has Predictable Attachment Token that Allows Unauthenticated Private File Download via Brute Force

Description

FreeScout is a free self-hosted help desk and shared mailbox. Prior to version 1.8.213, attachment download tokens are generated using a weak and predictable formula: `md5(APP_KEY + attachment_id + size)`. Since attachment_id is sequential and size can be brute-forced in a small range, an unauthenticated attacker can forge valid tokens and download any private attachment without credentials. Version 1.8.213 fixes the issue.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

freescout-help-desk freescout

  • < 1.8.213affected

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