CVE-2026-53591
HIGHFreeScout Vulnerable to Unauthenticated Conversation Thread Injection via HMAC Length Bypass in FetchEmails
Title source: cnaDescription
FreeScout is a free help desk and shared inbox built with PHP's Laravel framework. Prior to version 1.8.223, an unauthenticated attacker can inject messages into any existing support conversation by sending a single email to the helpdesk's public address with a crafted `In-Reply-To` header. No credentials, tokens, or prior access are required. The injected message is rendered in the agent UI as a legitimate customer reply, the conversation is automatically reopened, and the `last_reply_from` field is set to the attacker's identity. Version 1.8.223 contains a fix.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
X_Refsource_Confirm x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/freescout-help-desk/freescout/security/advisories/GHSA-8vm3-wwq4-ggfx
Scores
CVSS v3
8.6
EPSS
0.0022
EPSS Percentile
12.1%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-287
Status
published
Products (1)
freescout-help-desk/freescout
< 1.8.223
Published
Jul 20, 2026
Tracked Since
Jul 21, 2026